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The Depachika of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi…
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi is not only Japan’s oldest department store but also one of its most elegant. Founded in 1673 a…
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Convenience Stores in Japan – Small Sh…
Japan’s convenience stores, known as konbini, are one of the country’s greatest modern inventions. Found on almost ev…
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Etiquette for Visiting Shrines and Tem…
Japan has long had two types of religious facilities: shrines and temples. Shrines are places of worship for Shinto, …
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Goshuin – The Art of Sacred Seals in J…
In Japan, many visitors to temples and shrines carry a small book filled with beautiful calligraphy and red stamps. T…
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Sengakuji Temple
The Story of the Ako Rōshi and Sengaku-ji TempleOne of Japan’s most famous tales of loyalty and honor is the story of…
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Junpai – The Japanese Pilgrimage Tradi…
Junpai (巡拝) refers to the Japanese practice of making a pilgrimage to a series of sacred sites, such as temples or …
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The Six Realms of Existence in Buddhis…
In Buddhist belief, all living beings go through an endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called “samsara”. Our …
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47RONIN Chūshingura
The Story of Chūshingura: Japan’s Timeless Tale of Loyalty and HonorAmong the many legends of Japan, few are as deepl…
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sumo museum
The Sumo Museum: Discovering Japan’s National SportLocated within the grounds of Tokyo’s iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan are…
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What is Kamon ?
This picture is TOKUGAWA kamon.Kamon, or family crests, are traditional symbols that represent Japanese families and …