A Glimpse of the Past in Ōmihachiman
Ōmihachiman, a quaint city in Shiga Prefecture, is nestled at the foot of Mount Hachiman-yama right in the center of Shiga. Ōmihachiman is known as…
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Kamikōchi: Japan’s Alpine Highland
When one thinks of majestic mountains peaks, the Swiss Alps in Europe comes to mind, or the Rocky Mountains in the United States. But what about in…
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Sake Time, Kampai!
The first time I tried sake, it was hot. For me, it is unusual to have an alcoholic drink served hot. Sake can be enjoyed…
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Timeless Bizen Ware: One of Japan’s Popular Forms of Pottery
Pottery, one of Japan’s most famous ancient art forms, dates back to the New Stone Era (10,200 BC). The earliest earthenware was known as Jōmon ware. Pots…
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Katsudon for Victory!
Whenever I’m hungry, whipping up a delicious bowl of katsudon always fills the spot. It’s everything you could possibly want in a meal to get…
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A Glimpse of Gorgeous Kii Peninsula
The Kii Peninsula (紀伊半島 Kii Hantō), the largest in the island of Honshū, is rich with temperate rainforest due to wet lowlands and several coastal inlets…
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Classic Japanese Folktales
It’s not surprising that Japan, a nation of global influence in entertainment and pop culture, is rich in classic folktales—originally handed down from generation to…
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Visit Enticing Ebisu
If you want to see some fine neighborhoods in Tokyo, a good place to visit is Ebisu, also known as Yebisu. It’s conveniently located near Roppongi…
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