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Ibaraki Food Guide
Hitachi BeefIbaraki is known for its delicious beef, including Hitachi Beef, a brand of high-quality meat that is considered to be one of Japan’s best wagyu (Ja
Chilling Tales for Hot Nights: Ghosts in Japan
The sound of wind chimes dancing. Shaved ice in every flavor imaginable slowly succumbing to the heat. Fireworks coloring the night sky while an army of cicadas
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Okay, let's face it, summer in Japan is brutal. Whether you hail from cool climates or sticky summery ones, chances are that Japan will still be a challenge for
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This 40-meter tall waterfall is famous for its colorful autumn leaves in the fall. (Caution: the trail leading to the waterfall is quite steep and long, handrai
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Summer Obon in Japan: Ghosts, Fire and Dancing
Ghost stories and spirits walking the earth; summer 'Obon' season is upon us in Japan. Obon, to outsiders seems like a summer holiday of food, festivals, travel and dancing, but all of these summer traditions are rooted in a more ghostly and spiritual tradition.
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Magic for a rainy day
We're now well into the Japanese season of rain - beautifully named tsuyu, or baiyu (梅雨), the months of June and July see many days of rainfall. While this is o
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5 reasons why rainy season shouldn't get you down!
It's a rainy, dreary day in Tokyo today as I'm writing this - which makes me think that perhaps rainy season is hitting us a little early this year! Usually the
Sight in Miyagi
Sendai Mediatheque
Designed by renowned architect Toyo Ito, this seven-story facility has a focus on media art. Completed in 2001, Sendai Mediatheque comprises of galleries, a library, event spaces, studios and a cinema. Architecturally, the building's design features slabs and vertical tubing as it's essential, and almost stand-alone, structural elements.
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How to make Bento Boxes like a Japanese Supermarket
In Japanese convenience stores, you often see a lot of affordable prepackaged meals in a box-like format. If you’re in the mood to recreate this in the comfort of your own kitchen, here are some tips and suggestions to get you started
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