Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
Women Leaders, Awa-Odori Spunk and Much Laughter in Tokushima This place was the Awa Han (Awa Clan), across the mountains from Kochi, where Ryoma Sakamoto began his effort to forge a new future for Japan. I spotted the dancers as Continue Reading
Celebrating New Year in Japan is all about ‘firsts’. Perhaps the most important ‘first’ is the first trip to shrines in Tokyo, a tradition called hatsumode. While this can be done at any time, usually all over the first three Continue Reading
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is one of the best examples of “omotenashi,” or Japanese hospitality. It’s a beautiful demonstration of welcoming and a truly signature Japanese experience. At Ginza Chazen, visitors can learn all about the traditional tea ceremony Continue Reading
Planning to visit Tokyo and looking for a hotel that’s modern yet quintessentially Japanese? Hotel and Residence Roppongi’s rooms have different designs. The cushions in our Japanese style hotel rooms are made with traditional Nishijin textiles. Not only will it Continue Reading
By Katharina Much of the Sushi Experience is Non-Verbal..making it perfect for International Guests When expressing himself, Shimizu-San talks with his entire body – with his hands and fingers, even with his eyes. That’s why booking a Sushi class with Continue Reading
Ghost Stories Ghosts and spirits hold a place in the folklore of many cultures around the world. In the western world, Halloween, observed on October 31st, is a time for scary, spooky tales, while Latin America will celebrate the deceased Continue Reading
Kyoto, in summer, is famed for its stifling humidity, but now as we head towards autumn and the weather cools it is a good time to visit the Imperial City and see some of the many sights – seventeen of Continue Reading
Paletas Frozen Fruit Bar With Japan soon entering the rainy season and summer, there’s neither a quicker nor easier way to keep cool and feel refreshed than with – scream it with me – ICE CREAM! Should you be lucky Continue Reading
“Yuka” platform – Elegant evening of Terrace riverside dining At night, Kamogawa riverside is turned to be the scenic site well-known for its gorgeous Pontocho in Kyoto! I used to take my friends visiting Kyoto to Pontocho without fail. I Continue Reading
There’s really not a lot I can say about the Tokyo Skytree that hasn’t already been said or written about. But as a long-term resident of Japan, I will admit that I was completely blown away by seeing this technical Continue Reading