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Ginza – Where Tradition and Innovation Meet in Tokyo
Part of the Center of Tokyo, or “old” area, it is currently considered one of the most elegant and commercial districts of the city. Originally built as a… Continue Reading
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Jizo Statues: Ancient Protectors of the Road
As you walk through Japan, you are likely to see small stone statues in the shape of children or representations of the Buddha. The size is different and… Continue Reading
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Art in the Rice Fields of Japan
Paddy Field Art, or Tanbo Art (田んぼアート) is the creation of images and/or letters by planting different types of colored rice in the rice fields. It originally started… Continue Reading
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The ‘Father of Sudoku’ dies at 69
Maki Kaji, a puzzle enthusiast and publisher who was known as the ” Father of Sudoku ,” the number puzzle played daily by millions around the world, has… Continue Reading
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Benefits of Miso for your Health
Miso (味噌) is made from soybeans and salt and kōji ( Aspergillus oryzae fungus) resulting in a thick paste used for sauces and spreads, to pickle vegetables, fish… Continue Reading
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Travel Back in Time to the Jōmon Period with Bōrō NOGUCHI Hakodate
As of July 1, 2021, the Bōrō NOGUCHI Hakodate luxury hotel in Yunokawa (famous Onsen area) started a plan or package that includes a visit to the Jōmon… Continue Reading
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