Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, the largest prefecture in Japan, and is known for its festivities, such as the Hokkaido snow festival held in Odori Park.
Welcome to Japanese flavors, where a common sight on restaurant tables is Japanese soy sauce. We’ll look closer at the story behind Japanese soy sauce, from its history to its varieties.
Hiking is a great way to explore Japan outside of visiting the hustling and bustling city centers of major cities. In these regions, there are typically several hiking trails you can take.
Arashiyama is a city that is about thirty minutes from Kyoto Station. Like Kyoto, it has a rich history and various experiences and attractions. Let’s look closer at the area and see what you can discover there!
When visiting Japan, one of the buildings you may encounter while walking around is sento (a public Japanese bathhouse). These bathhouses are a more practical alternative to onsen, with a vibrant history.
During hot summer days in Japan, people use an uchiwa. With its paddle-like shape, the uchiwa is a handheld fan, providing a refreshing breeze with a simple wrist flick.
Jasmine, or sanpin tea, is a popular beverage among the people of Okinawa, who are well-known for their long life expectancy. Okinawa also offers guava tea, mugwort tea, turmeric tea, goya tea, and cat whiskers tea.
You may come across some sweet arrowroot noodles during summer in Japan when you eat traditional Japanese desserts. These noodles are kudzu noodles or kuzukiri.
Summer in Japan can be sweltering and humid! When traveling around, enjoying a chilled dessert can refresh your journey!
Japan is home to various types of tea, especially matcha (green tea). But did you know that Japan has a significant coffee culture too? Let’s explore Japanese coffee culture through their style of coffee shops, the kissaten.
The chrysanthemum is one of Japan’s most famous flowers and the symbol of its Imperial family. People cultivated the chrysanthemum in China for centuries, and historians believe it came to Japan during the Heian period (794–1185).
One of the most famous legends is about a boy called Momotaro, or “Peach Boy.” He is one of Japan’s earliest examples of a superhero in Japanese folklore.
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