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Tama Zoological Park | Home to lots of cute animals!

The Tama Zoological Park is recommended for animal lovers - you can see lots of cute animals up close! The …
Asahiyama Zoo is a popular tourist attraction of Hokkaido

For those considering travel to Hokkaido, the Asahiyama Zoo is a must-see. It is the Japanese northernmost zo…
Obanzai, a side dish of Kyoto.

Have you heard the word "Obanzai?" It is the word that isn't mentioned too often in most parts of Japan, but …
Shogi is the chess of Japan. How do you play?

Shogi is a two-player board game. The ancient Indian aboard game. chaturanga is said to be its origin. (chatu…
Geta! Japanese traditional (stylish!) shoes

Geta are traditional wooden shoes. Three holes are drilled into a wooden slab, and laces (oh) are…
Hanami | Pump up your spring with a cherry blossom picnic!

There is a popular event in spring called Ohanami (Hanami) in Japan. The word is derived from the literal, "to…
Capsule hotel: Stay overnight inside a capsule!

Do you want to stay at a bargain price? Are you a type not to make much of the grade of the hotel? Is it a t…
Soba: Why do the Japanese make noise when eating pasta?

When Japanese eat noodles, they traditionally make a loud sucking noise as if inhaling air with the noodles. T…
Love hotels are popular among foreigners?

A love hotel is a facility having facilities suitable for the sexual intercourse of the couple. It is availab…
Ayatori !! With just a strand of string

'Ayatori',has been traditionally regarded as a pastime for girls, but lately it has permeated audiences of all…