In-depth guides, local insights, and practical tips from our team on the ground in Japan.
In this article: Introduction Shibuya is where Tokyo’s contemporary culture concentrates — music, fashion, youth culture, and the particular energy that comes...
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In this article: Introduction The izakaya — Japan’s informal drinking establishment, closer in character to a British pub than a restaurant —...
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In this article: Introduction Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s most visited neighborhoods, and most visitors see the same one-hour version of it:...
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In this article: Introduction A geisha dinner — an evening at a traditional Japanese ryotei with geisha entertainment — is one of...
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In this article: Introduction Bonsai is misunderstood outside Japan in a specific way: it’s treated as a product — a small, shaped...
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In this article: Introduction Zazen — seated Zen meditation — is not a relaxation practice. It’s a discipline. The posture is precise....
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In this article: Introduction The single most effective thing most Kyoto visitors can do is also the simplest: wake up earlier. Not...
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In this article: Introduction The Japanese tea ceremony (chado or chanoyu) is one of the most misunderstood cultural experiences available to visitors...
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In this article: Introduction Arashiyama sits at the western edge of Kyoto, where the Oi River bends through a forested valley and...
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