Japanese Culture: Omiyage
The Japanese word “omiyage” translates roughly to souvenir or gift. Omiyage is an item that is traditionally given as a …
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Tokyo Snapshots: Marunouchi
Brief Background Marunouchi takes its name from “within the circle” and dates back to the 14th century and is located …
Facts About Tokyo Japan
With the Olympics only ten days away, I thought it might be fun to share some facts about Tokyo You …
Japanese Traditions: Daruma
Have you ever come across the above figurine and wondered why or why not it typically has one eye on …
Japan’s Golden Week
The largest travel period in Japan comes every year during the last week in April and first week of May …
Japanese Food Tips: Ordering Ramen With a Food Ticket
One of the strangest things I encountered in Japan during my first trip was trying to figure out how to …
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Looking for an Exit
Hello Everyone! Today I have a story from a my 2005 trip to Japan. I know, I know it was …
Japanese Traditions: Sumo Basics
Sumo is the official sport of Japan and one of the most ancient. For those in the West, the word …
Ise: Shinto’s Grand Shrine
When I was studying abroad in 2008, I was lucky enough to take my first trip to Ise shrine. It …
Japanese Festivals: Tanabata
Held on July 7th every year, Tanabata is better known as the Star Festival. Odds are that you have probably …