Start the Year Right with Engimono
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Many Japanese believe in good and bad fortune. Superstitious beliefs are a big part of Japan’s culture. Most Japanese folklore have roots that can be…
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Spectacular Seasonal Illuminations in Japan
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In Japan, December is just as busy and festive as in other countries as winter as the holiday season kicks off. Several spectacular events are a…
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10. KCP is in Shinjuku, the business, entertainment, and shopping center of Tokyo, but it’s off to the side in a quiet neighborhood. So you…
View PageThe Beautiful Haha-jima
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Haha-jima, or “Mother Island,” is located in Ogasawara Village, Tokyo. It’s about two hours from Futami Port in Chichijima Island via a liner. Haha-jima is…
Read ArticleShinkansen: The Japanese Bullet Trains
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Ever since I saw the 1974 classic movie “Murder on the Orient Express,” trains have held a certain mystic fascination for me. Riding the opulent…
Read ArticleThe G-Cans Project: Japan’s Lifesaving Underground Wonder
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Japan is an island nation with mountains occupying 75 percent of the land. That land is threaded by rivers that flow into the ocean. Japan…
Read ArticleKazoku: the Exalted Japanese Lineage
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Japan’s culture and traditions are greatly influenced by Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Several gods or spirits called ”kami” are revered by many Japanese. One of…
Read ArticlePlaces to Enjoy Autumn Scenes in Japan
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Autumn in Japan can be described as colorful splendor. The leaves of gingko and maple trees turn into rich hues of red and yellow. There’s…
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