Scenic Rails: Japan’s Most Breathtaking Train Routes
If you think of train travel as just a way to get from one point to another, Japan is about
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View AllIf you have dreamed of a trip to Japan or even if you have already been and are still dreaming of that trip, our Japan travel articles are for you. From places & cities to visit to the sights and sounds to experiences, to detailed experiences, we’ll share with you reasons to visit and keep visiting Japan.
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Scenic Rails: Japan’s Most Breathtaking Train Routes
If you think of train travel as just a way to get from one point to another, Japan is about...
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Home Swaps Are Driving the Future of Trust-Based Travel
What if the future of travel isn’t about where you stay, but how you live while you’re there? A quiet revolution is unfolding—one key at a time....
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First-Time Japan Travel Mistakes You’ll Never Repeat (pt. 3)
In the third and final chapter, we'll explore and learn about culture shock through some real first-time Japan travel mistakes. ...
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First-Time Japan Travel Mistakes You’ll Never Repeat (pt. 2)
Think you know Japan? In this article we'll tell you some real first-time Japan travel mistakes, which reveal the nuances of the country....
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Discovering Japan’s Rural Train Stations
The map may show tracks, but the journey isn’t marked. These are the quiet thresholds where stories linger, rhythms slow, and time bends just slightly...
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View AllAs we hear sounds of "Oishii" from Japanese izakayas, our stomachs growl for some of that famed Washoku (Japanese cuisine), crispy Karaage, perfectly cooked teriyaki bento boxes, and comforting Ramen. As big foodies, we investigate the how, when, and what Japan eats.
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Favourite Budget Eats in Japan That Feel Anything But Cheap
There’s an entire world of taste tucked into quiet alleys, basement shops, and station platforms—often missed, but never forgotten once found....
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Where to Find Chic Fashion Brand Cafés in Tokyo
Fashion bleeds into food across Tokyo. Labels speak through espresso and plating—hinting at identity, nostalgia & a taste of something more....
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Why Are Obesity Rates in Japan So Low? Cultural and Dietary Insights
What hidden habits and smart public policies keep Japan’s obesity rates remarkably low? Discover the real story behind one of the world’s healthiest n...
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Why Starbucks in Japan Feels So Different
Think you know Starbucks? Japan turned the global giant into something unrecognizable—refined, ritualistic, and rooted in cultural precision....
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Pizza In Japan: The Heart of Naples in Nippon
Having a Pizza in Japan is not unusual and something to include on your travel checklist. Get to know a slice of Japan...
Latest Lifestyle
View AllAs culture links with Japan’s historical foundations, the Japanese way of life never ceases to amaze. Japanese thinking, beliefs, and dedicated traditions appeal to those seeking paths of self-improvement and clarity by developing their own meaning for "Ikigai."
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Tokyo: The 7th Most Affordable City for Renting a Property Globally
Not all global capitals come with a hefty price tag. A few unexpected names challenge what it means to live affordably in today’s world....
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What Do Japanese Flowers Symbolize in Japanese Culture?
Petals fall, seasons shift, and stories unfold—each bloom in Japan carries more than color. Follow the signs hidden in nature’s quietest language....
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Top 12 Rooftop Gardens in Japan for Sakura Season
Cherry blossoms from above? These elevated oases offer a new way to experience spring in Japan—unexpected, tranquil, and just a little off the map....
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Fun Facts About Japan from Abroad in Japan YouTube
Polite silence, teacher titles, plastic paradoxes—Japan refracts through a British lens in 10 oddly specific, oddly familiar cultural moments....
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From Seed to Sakura: How to Grow Cherry Blossoms
There’s something unfolding in stillness—beneath the surface, beyond the seasons. Not everything that blooms is in a hurry to be seen....
Latest Creativity
View AllJapanese artists and designers are among the most dedicated in the world, as seen by their outstanding achievements in modern architecture, art, design, and Shodō, to name a few. Our content explores some of Japan’s most cherished trades, including unique elements of the Japanese lifestyle and beliefs.
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The Art of Japanese Puppetry in Our Cosmic Dust
Traditional Japanese puppetry and LED display technology find common ground in Our Cosmic Dust. The way they do is nothing short of genius. ...
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Rewriting the Stars: A Japanese Tale in English Light
A puppet, a cosmic journey, and a silence that speaks louder than words—what happens when language shifts but emotion stays the same?...
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Exploring Grief Through a Child’s Eyes in Japanese Theatre
From Noh to Butoh, Japanese theatre excels at exploring Grief through innocence, and Ozawa’s Our Cosmic Dust follows that rich tradition. ...
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Michinari Ozawa: The New Face of Japanese Theatre
A child maps the night sky for meaning. LED constellations shimmer. Puppets whisper. What unfolds isn’t just theatre—it’s Ozawa’s question finding for...
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10 Japanese Theatre Adaptations Of Western Classics
Not quite East, not entirely West—what emerges when centuries of Japanese stagecraft reframe stories the world thought it already knew?...
