An Intro to Japanese Theater: Kabuki, Noh and Bunraku
Have you ever heard of the word kabuki? What do you think it means? Is your answer “something Japanese with …
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Japanese Etiquette: Slippers
Just a quick post today about shoes and Japanese etiquette. If you are visiting a Japanese style home or staying …
Japanese Trains: What’s the Difference Between Them All?
Japan is a nation that is well known for its world class train transit systems. During your next trip to …
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5 Japanese Sweets to Try When You Visit Japan
If you are like me, you are always on the hunt for something unique and sweet to give a try. …
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Ticket Delay
UPDATE: 6/28/19-TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN PUSHED BACK AGAIN TO TUESDAY JULY 9 AT 2 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME. VISIT THE …
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Getting Tickets
Tokyo is gearing up to host the 2020 Olympics next summer and even though it is more than a year …
Tokyo Snapshots: Asakusa
Asakusa is one of the oldest districts of Tokyo; its name literally translates to “low city.” Asakusa is located in …
Facts About Japan’s Miyajima Island
Have you ever seen the photo of the torii gate in the water when you Google or look up any …
Using Japanese Yen
Japan is a county that relies heavily on the use of cash in its society. It was a cultural shock …
Japan: Getting to Kyoto’s Kinkakuji or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion
As promised, more content about traveling around Japan. Today we are going to examine how to get from Kyoto’s main …
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