Hot springs in Japan, known locally as onsen, are a natural fixture in most parts of Japan that often appear in olden myths and legends about onsen discovery.
Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually), and are chosen randomly from a box.
Winter is approaching, and Japanese ski resorts are beginning to open up to international tourists after a long wait through the Coronavirus.
Fashion serving as a driving power of social change and art liberation.
Now that I live in Japan, I see the similarities and differences between the two country’s convenience stores.
Have you ever been to the Philippines? Swimming with whale sharks, seeing tarsiers up close, holding sugar gliders, and snorkeling with sea turtles and sardines were just a few of the exciting activities I was able to experience.
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Situated in the valley between Japan’s Chuo and Southern Alps, Iida is a tiny, but scenic castle city with plenty of natural and historical attractions.
While Japan and Korea share many similarities, one of the significant differences is religious beliefs.
For this week’s edition, I turned to Tofugu for their take on like vs. love in Japan: The concept of “like” and “love” in Japanese may be a little difficult for you to gauge because the word “suki” could mean both/either “like” or “love.”
As you make your way toward the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the canals of the bay itself.