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Gion Matsuri – The Most Famous Festival in Japan
Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), the Yasaka Shrine festival in Kyoto, is the most famous festival in Japan taking place throughout the month of July . There are many different events, but the grand float procession ( Yamaboko Junko ) on July 17 is the star show at the Festival. In the Matsuri people usually wear Yukata… Read more
Buddha’s Nose at Todaiji Temple
Inside the beautiful Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, there are a myriad of wonders including the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue where the most memorable feature is the Buddha’s nose, more specifically: his nostrils. The Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan A small square hole at the base of one of the temple’s large wooden pillars,… Read more
Mount Fuji – Symbol of Japan
Mount Fuji is located in Japan between Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures , on Honsu , which is the main island. It has a height of 3,776.24 m and is the highest peak in all of Japan . We Japanese people usually remember the height of this mountain, 3776 meters, as ” minanaro” : where “mi”… Read more
Hachiko – A very loyal Dog
Every day for a year, the golden Akita named Hachikō accompanied his owner, Professor Ueno, to Shibuya Station and every day he waited for the professor to return to walk home. However, one day the train came but Professor Ueno was not on it. Hachiko came back the next day, and the next, but his… Read more
What is Seppuku?
Often called “harakiri” in the West, “seppuku” is a form of ritual suicide that originated in Japan’s ancient samurai class. This act normally involved burying a short sword in the lower abdomen, cutting horizontally into the stomach, and finally directing the blade of the sword upwards to ensure a fatal wound. Sometimes they gave themselves… Read more
Japan and its Centennial Companies
Japan has the largest number of century-old corporations in the world with at least 37,550 companies, a far greater number than any other country. Experts say this is probably due to the enthusiasm of Japanese entrepreneurs to work with regional communities and pass on business to their descendants, rather than just seeking profit. According to… Read more
Work in Japan without documents or Visa
Surprisingly, this is a question that we have been asked many times on our RoYuMi YouTube channel, and finally we wanted to give you our honest opinion. The first thing is to give them the most objective information possible; yes it is possible to work in Japan without documents or visa. This would result in… Read more
Aomori, Ancient History and Nature
Aomori is the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main island, Honshu, in the region called Tohoku. A gem relatively unexplored by tourists but offering dreamy natural landscapes and virgin forests, the country’s most delicious apples, pictorial art in the rice fields, higher quality sake drinks, gourmet seafood, unique festivals, historical and natural treasures of humanity, and… Read more
Tatsuta-age -Japanese Fried Chicken
Japanese-Style Fried Chicken – A favorite in bento, izakaya, or even at home! The most common type of Karaage is known as Tatsuta-age, which is usually the chicken is first marinated in soy sauce and then covered in potato starch. Its name refers to the reddish-brown color given by the soy sauce, which resembles the… Read more
Japan Invents a Goat-Shaped Robot to Transport Heavy Loads
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries , a multinational corporation known for producing heavy industrial machines and equipment, has developed its first quadrupedal robot that it believes can help with labor shortages in the country’s aging society. Named ” BEX” after the ibex species of wild goat , the robot with its large curved horns can walk… Read more