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A great historical figure who helped usher in a new era and modernize Japan

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Takamori Saigo

A great historical figure who helped usher in a new era and modernize Japan.

Food Culture

Omakase

The ordering style where you entrust your dish selection to the chef.

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Omakase, The ordering style where you entrust your dish selection to the chef.

“Omakase” refers to the style of ordering in a restaurant where customers entrust all selections to the chef rather than choosing from the menu. While it originated as a unique culture in Japan, it has now crossed oceans like “sushi” and “kawaii,” becoming one of the most well-recognized Japanese words worldwide. This article explains the meaning of omakase, its origins, and the background of its widespread adoption.

Faith, Spirituality & Customs

Shinto

Japan’s oldest native religion.

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A Simple Guide to Proper Shrine Etiquette in Japan

Shrines are one of the most popular places to visit while sightseeing in Japan and a great way to experience Japanese culture. Because shrines are sacred sites where Japan’s traditional deities are enshrined, there are specific manners you’re expected to follow. So when you visit a shrine, you may not be sure how to behave. Don’t worry-this article will walk you through the basics of proper shrine etiquette. Use it as a guide and pay your respects the right way to fully enjoy Japan’s culture and the unique charm of its shrines.

Knife names came from chefs or the tools chefs used

Food Culture

Japanese Kitchen Knives

Blades that have evolved alongside advances in technology and changing uses.

The spirit of wabi is deeply reflected in the Japanese tea ceremony known as sado.

Faith, Spirituality & Customs

Wabi-sabi

A unique aesthetic sense of the Japanese.

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Wabi-sabi, A unique aesthetic sense of the Japanese.

Wabi-sabi is a unique Japanese aesthetic and philosophy that finds value and charm in imperfection. This article aims to explain the concept and meaning of wabi-sabi as clearly as possible, reflecting on its history and the background of its spread in Japan.

An everyday staple for many Japanese people, and a food that brings back memories

Food Culture

Onigiri

A nostalgic Japanese comfort food that’s also an everyday staple.

Food Culture

Sushi

The Culture and History of Sushi - a Representative of Japanese Cuisine

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Essential Sushi Basics and Etiquette: What to Know Before You Eat in Japan

Sushi, one of Japan’s most iconic foods, is now loved worldwide under the name “SUSHI.” You may have tried localized versions abroad, but many travelers want to experience the real thing in Japan. This guide explains sushi history, types, and simple etiquette and manners so you can enjoy sushi in Japan with confidence.

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Prince Shōtoku

A statesman surrounded by achievements, mysteries, and legends

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Eiichi Shibusawa

The father of Japanese capitalism who united ethics and business

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Hideyo Noguchi

A bacteriologist who helped fight infectious diseases through relentless effort.

Nihonbashi Bridge, the starting point of Tokaido Highway, painted by Hiroshige Utagawa.

Traditional Culture

Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido

This is one of Japan's representative ukiyoe works depicting travel scenes and landscapes of the Edo period.

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【Fujieda and Shizuoka City "Sunshu Journey" One-Day Model Course】 Seek out the vestiges of the Edo Period and visit Japanese Heritage historical spots along the Tokaido Road

Located almost in the center of Japan, Shizuoka is known for its World Heritage Site, Mt. Fuji. The area, once called "Sunshu" (meaning "Suruga Province"), has long been a busy place for human traffic as a route on the Tokai-do Road connecting Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto, and is recognized as a Japan Heritage site for its numerous buildings, food culture, traditional crafts, and spectacular scenery dating from the Edo period. Why not take a day trip to Shizuoka, a city with such a rich history, and enjoy it to the fullest?

Traditional Culture

Tokaidochu Hizakurige

A comedy novel that became popular as a travel guidebook in the Edo period.

A love story everyone living in the present can relate to

Contemporary Culture

We Made a Beautiful Bouquet

A love story everyone living in the present can relate to

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[1-Day Model Course] Tour of Filming Locations from the Movie "We Made a Beautiful Bouquet"

Chofu City is affectionately known as the "City of Film" due to the presence of around 40 film and media-related companies. It is often chosen as a location for filming movies and TV dramas, and various spots in the city were used as locations in the film "We Made a Beautiful Bouquet." Let's explore the filming locations in Chofu where Mugi and Kinu spent their happy days in the movie.

History

Heian Period

An era when political power shifted from the aristocracy to the samurai

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Enjoy Your Trip to Japan Even More by Knowing Its History! A Simple Guide to Japanese History

If you know the background behind the places you often visit while sightseeing-like tourist spots and historic buildings-you’ll enjoy Japan even more. And that background, of course, is Japanese history. Here’s an easy-to-follow overview of Japan’s long history from prehistoric times to today, plus the key events in each era. Before your trip to Japan, why not brush up on Japanese history?

An image of the decisive Battle of Sekigahara

History

Azuchi-Momoyama Period

An era when Japan shifted from constant warfare to lasting peace.

History

Muromachi Period

An era when power shifted from the imperial court and shogunate to influential regional leaders

The throne of Emperor Go-Daigo, who overthrew the Kamakura Shogunate

History

The Nanboku-cho Period

An era of turmoil shaped by two emperors, two imperial courts, and rival factions within the shogunate

History

Asuka Period

An era that laid the foundations of the ritsuryo state

History

Yayoi Period

The age when farming culture and state formation began

Kyoto

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KYOTO TACHIBANA SHS BAND

Their brass band and marching performances have received worldwide acclaim.

Culture

Takamori Saigo

Omakase

Omakase, The ordering style where you entrust your dish selection to the chef.

Shinto

A Simple Guide to Proper Shrine Etiquette in Japan

Japanese Kitchen Knives

Wabi-sabi

Wabi-sabi, A unique aesthetic sense of the Japanese.

Onigiri

Sushi

Essential Sushi Basics and Etiquette: What to Know Before You Eat in Japan

Prince Shōtoku

Eiichi Shibusawa

Hideyo Noguchi

Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido

【Fujieda and Shizuoka City "Sunshu Journey" One-Day Model Course】 Seek out the vestiges of the Edo Period and visit Japanese Heritage historical spots along the Tokaido Road

Tokaidochu Hizakurige

We Made a Beautiful Bouquet

[1-Day Model Course] Tour of Filming Locations from the Movie "We Made a Beautiful Bouquet"

Heian Period

Enjoy Your Trip to Japan Even More by Knowing Its History! A Simple Guide to Japanese History

Azuchi-Momoyama Period

Muromachi Period

The Nanboku-cho Period

Asuka Period

Yayoi Period

KYOTO TACHIBANA SHS BAND