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Kanazawa, located on Japan’s west coast, is known for its extensive history, culture, and art. When visiting the city, tourists get a glimpse into the past with its ancient street…

Fukuoka is the biggest city on Japan’s Kyushu island. This harbor city, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, has a rich history of over 2000 years. The trip from Tokyo takes…

Kyoto is, nowadays, one of the most popular tourist cities in Japan. As the former capital of Japan, Kyoto has an old-fashioned charm that delights all visitors. The city is…

In Japanese, the term “Omiyage” literally means “product of the locals”. It refers to the regional souvenir, preferably edible, that we offer to our relatives or colleagues after a trip.…

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido prefecture. Located in northern Japan, the city gained worldwide attention in 1972 when it became the first Asian city to host the Winter…

The writer tells you about interesting cultural differences that surprised her when she came to Japan. Waiting in line For example, waiting in line to get on the train.  What…

Yokohama is a port city accessible from Tokyo in less than an hour by train. The city is often overlooked by tourists visiting Japan, although there is a multitude of…

Among many local foods in Japan, I will introduce the four that are popular among Japanese locals. Shizuoka Oden (Shizuoka prefecture) Shizuoka Oden is known for having a much darker…

The writer has lived in Japan for many years. She shares with you how she felt when she came to Japan and felt interested in how Japan and France are…

Located in the western part of Japan’s main island of Honshu, Hiroshima is renowned for both its tragic past and extraordinary resiliency. The city was completely destroyed on August 6,…