Travel
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Preserving Maruyama’s Thousand Rice Paddies
The sound of pheasants chirping and frogs croaking filled the air. The rice paddies reflected the blue […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] A Maiko Does the Ceremonial First Pitch at Koshien Baseball Stadium
Kanako, a maiko from Miyagawacho, Kyoto, does the ceremonial first pitch in Koshien Baseball Stadium on May 22, 2019.
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto’s Colorful Traditions on Display at First Aoi Matsuri of Reiwa Era
Imagine around 500 people, all wearing imperial kimonos from the Heian period, parading down the streets of Kyoto. [
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] On Mother’s Day in Hokkaido There’s Women- Only Sumo
Sumo is a sport that has a long tradition in Japan, which spreads far and wide in the country. […]
Travel
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Dazaifu Ruins: 1300 Years On, Japan’s Western Capital Shines Again
An historical park is being created in an area which in ancient times is thought to have held […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Osaka’s Colorful ‘Neutram’ Trains
Osaka Metro Southern Harbor Port Town Line ‘Neutram’ trains are lined up in the Nakafuto railyard, Suminoe District, Osa
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] In Tatebayashi, Thousands of Carp Streamers Fly Amid Falling Sakura Petals
As people in Japan look forward to the annual Boy’s Day celebration on May 5, the Koinobori Matsuri […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Elephant Draws Dream Family with Brush Held in Its Trunk
In Ichihara Elephant Country Park (Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture), Yumeka — the 11-year-old female Asian Elephant
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Osaka Craft Shop Prepares for Children’s Day with 6.3-Meter Koinobori
As celebrations for Girl’s Day on March 3 drew to a close, you might be guessing that a celebration […]
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Keio Plaza Hotel Marks Hinamatsuri by Celebrating the Culture of Tea Ceremony
On March 3 in Japan it’s Hinamatsuri, the girls’ festival where wishes for the good health are made for […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] For Girls’ Festival, A Princess’ Tale Inspires Paper Dolls at Hyogo Shop
When living in Japan, you might notice that as you approach March 3 the decorations for Hinamatsuri start […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] In This Tea Ceremony, A 5-kg Bowl Is Passed Around
Tea ceremony still manages to have an inexplicable allure for both foreigners and Japanese. This is perhaps because it