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  Bento ｜ What is this global bento boom?

  There's one piece of Japanese culture that is causing a huge stir in Europe right now. Can you guess what it i…
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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 …
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  The Japanese “railroad” is praised highly from the world.

  "The train" is used a lot by a Japanese means of transportation. In the downtown area with much traffic, the …
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  Natto | A unique odor but a delicious pairing with rice!

  The white rice is the staple food of Japanese. Natto is a side dish which the Japanese find an indispensable …
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  I buy a souvenir for 100 yen!? A cheap, convenient “100-yen shop.”

  Does everybody know a certain new Japanese popular spotted shop in these past several years? It is "a 100-yen…
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  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…
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  Sake / Nihonshu | Unique ways to savor Japan’s national liquor

  Each country has a unique locally-brewed liquor: Russia has vodka, Germany has beer, France has wine. Then …
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  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 …
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  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…
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  Geta! Japanese traditional (stylish!) shoes

  Geta are traditional wooden shoes. Three holes are drilled into a wooden slab, and laces (oh) are…