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Traditional Japanese Treat, Tempura

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Traditional Japanese Treat, Tempura

When you come to Japan, you must want to eat tempura.
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Japanese sweets wagashi stand the test of time

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Japanese sweets wagashi stand the test of time

Wagashi, traditional Japanese confections, have long been a beloved treat in Japan.
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Fukutoku Shrine (Mebuki Inari), a power spot in the buzzing commercial district of Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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Fukutoku Shrine (Mebuki Inari), a power spot in the buzzing commercial district of Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Have you ever heard about Nihonbashi, an area that flourished as a castle town during the Edo shogunate? Today, it is a lively commercial district prospered as Tokyo's financial and economic center. Over the last years, its urban landscape has been transformed with several major redevelopments, and some stunning places emerged. Fukutoku Shrine (Mebuki Inari), a power spot hidden in the gleaming skyscraper area of Nihonbashi, is one of them.
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Guide to Visiting Japanese Shrines

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Guide to Visiting Japanese Shrines

If you make it to Japan, your sightseeing itinerary will likely have a visit to a Japanese shrine on the agenda. Be mindful that the shrine is a place of worship, so there is a proper etiquette when paying a visit. Each shrine and region might have its own unique customs.
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Japanese Buddhism and the Ennouin temple in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Japanese Buddhism and the Ennouin temple in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Have you ever heard about Japanese belief systems such as Buddhism? Every shrine and temple you visit in Japan has its own unique history and belongs to its religious sect. Whether it’s a famous Fushimi Inari shrine, Ise shrine, or the Kinkakuji temple, knowing the background of the site allows you to better appreciate it. In this article, we will explain about the roots and philosophy of Buddhism in Japan and introduce Ennouin temple in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Tokyo Edo Miso is making a modern comeback

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Tokyo Edo Miso is making a modern comeback

During the Edo period, Edo miso was deeply cherished by the general public, but Meiji period brought a gradual decline, ending in a complete ban on its production during the war. Seventy years later, an accidentally discovered old document helped Edo miso gain ground again, after research and trial production. Read this article to learn more about Edo miso, how it sprang back to life again and where to buy it.
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My experience of making washi paper during the workshop at Ozu Washi

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My experience of making washi paper during the workshop at Ozu Washi

In this article, I will tell you about Ozu Washi, a washi paper shop with a history spanning over 360 years.
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Japanese paper from all over Japan! My visit to Ozu Washi, a store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo operating since Edo period

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Japanese paper from all over Japan! My visit to Ozu Washi, a store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo operating since Edo period

Washi paper is one of Japan’s most fundamental products that has been used for various purposes since ancient times. It is made using fibers from the inner bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia chrysantha), or the paper mulberry (kōzo) bush.
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THE COVER NIPPON, a place where you can see beautiful handicrafts from all over Japan

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THE COVER NIPPON, a place where you can see beautiful handicrafts from all over Japan

Are you wondering what Japanese souvenirs will help spark a wonderful memory of your trip to Japan?

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