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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…
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  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…
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  Okonomiyaki is simple and delicious! The dish which is loved by all

  In late years fast food restaurants have increased in Japan. The appeal of fast food is that it is quick and …
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  Himeji Castle: Visit Japan’s first UNESCO heritage site

  Japan has a lot of places enrolled in world's cultural heritage. Mount Fuji was registered in 2013, too. Do …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  WASABI | The appeal of this spicy condiment

  Sushi, sashimi, soba ... wasabi is a necessary accompaniment to these foods. In fact, wasabi is indispensable…
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  Mochi! A Japanese favorite

  Have you tried Mochi? There are few Japanese who dislike mochi. With its varied forms of cuisine, mochi is d…
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  Mount Fuji! The symbol of Japan

  Mount Fuji was registered as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site in June 2013. After all, you cannot speak …