Japan has no shortage of brilliant museums, perfect for visitors to expand their horizons in terms of Japanese religion, science, history and art. From Tokyo…
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Sports have always been an integral part of Japanese culture. When it comes to deciding the national sport of Japan, though, it can be more…
Spring in Japan is renowned for being a wondrous experience, and there’s no more perfect time to visit. Not only is there some of the…
Japanese customs and etiquette are confusing enough to make some people feel like their exciting holiday has turned into a cultural minefield. However, in reality,…
As a country with seemingly infinite possibilities, it can be overwhelming to try and find out what to do in Japan. No-one really likes being…
The Rise of the Ninja Although hotly debated, ninjas are believed to have first emerged during early feudal Japan (somewhere between the 12th and…
What is Japanese sake? Sake (pronounced sah-kay) is an alcoholic Japanese drink made predominantly from rice. It is a popular part of Japanese cuisine and…
Every country has a rich and multifaceted culture and Japan is no exception. Although you cannot possibly be expected to learn the intricacies of Japanese…
Bonsai have been an intrinsic part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. These dwarf-potted trees were originally cultivated in China but were adopted…