JAPAN TRAVEL
To sit, reflect and be still with a cup of Matcha
After a long rejuvenating walk up to Mt. Inari, consider visiting Matsu no Shitaya and Garden to rest.
Located to the South of the Kagura-den (sacred music hall,) you will see a wooden gate and just inside is the Tea House and Garden ...

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Houses, merchants, and museums reveal Samurai lifestyle
Samurai are synonymous with Japan. Their skill with the sword was legendary. Their obligation and dedication to protect their lord was immeasurable. Samurai were the highest members of society and could enjoy the finer things in...

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Ponyo's Inspiration and Wolverine's Japanese Getaway!
By Sophia Warren  
In recent years this quaint port town has garnered much attention as it’s been an inspiration and filming location for several films. Ghibli enthusiasts will be quick to find a resemblance of  Tomonoura and the ...

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Osaka's soul food now nationwide
Just as conspicuous as the familiar red yakitori lanterns that dot Japan's suburban landscape, Kushikatsu Tanaka's (串カツ田中) own red and yellow Hoppi and Kaku highball lanterns are a growing fixture across Japan, bringing Osaka's soul food and a to...

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Just 3 minutes walk from the west exit of Tsu Station is an inexpensive yet most pleasant hotel, the Grand Court Hotel, Tsu. Clean and modern, with friendly efficient staff, the designer hotel. was opened in April of 2008. Offering free parking for up to 20 vehicles, the hotel is jus...

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BBC GOOD FOOD
With its stunning natural landscape and strong cultural identity, Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday destination. The East Asian island is also home to some deliciously fresh cuisine.
Unique and beguiling, Japan is a country of binaries. It straddles both the traditional and ultr...

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The latest Studio Ghibli production, “When Marnie Was There” made its official theater debut this summer. Sadly, I’ll have to wait for the version with subtitles. Marking the studio’s first film since Miyazaki’s retirement back in 2013, the feature is highly anticipated by fans and c...

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Go Overseas
So you're heading on studying abroad in Japan Obviously, learning a few new Japanese phrases is a great way to prepare for your time in Japanese high school. While your newly purchased phrasebook or Japanese lessons back home may teach you the basics, there's a lot of cultural...

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Merdeka
A new Japanese restaurant is opened in Indonesia. With the concept of authentic Japanese food that opened in Cikini Raya, Jakarta, named Kokoro. At this restaurant, not only the food that you will get, but you will also feel the 'hospitality (omotenashi)' which is the true essence of the ...

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Sendai's Specialty In Tasty Treats to Anyone Sendai has three main food specialties (which are mostly shared with the rest of Miyagi): sasakamaboko, gyutan and zunda. Zunda is a sweet paste made of edamame (immature soy beans). It's often used to cover mochi (rice cakes filled with a...

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