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 Religion in Japan: An Overview
By Chris Huseby
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Posted April 14, 2016

Religion in Japan: An Overview

Religion is an important aspect of Japanese culture. Both Shintoism and Buddhism have had a significant impact on life and traditions in Japan. For some, the traditions themselves are more [...]

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 Introduction to Sake: 3 Steps to Choosing and Drinking Sake
By Chris Huseby
In FAQs, Top Things to Do – In Tokyo
Posted April 14, 2016

Introduction to Sake: 3 Steps to Choosing and Drinking Sake

While you are visiting Japan you will definitely want to spend some time drinking sake. There’s nothing in the world like good, authentic sake, near its source. For some reason, like Guinness in [...]

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 How to Bathe Like a Local In Japan (Part 2) – Onsen and Ryokan Etiquette
By Gary Lane
In FAQs, General Travel
Posted February 24, 2016

How to Bathe Like a Local In Japan (Part 2) – Onsen and Ryokan Etiquette

Upon arrival, if you are not a guest at the ryokan or are visiting an onsen (Japanese hot spring) not attached to a ryokan, you will need to pay first. Enter the reception. Many onsen will [...]

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 Sapporo Snow Festival (Yuki Matsuri) – Hokkaido
By Gary Lane
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Posted February 24, 2016

Sapporo Snow Festival (Yuki Matsuri) – Hokkaido

The annual festival boasting gaudy, incredibly large, intricate and simply amazing ice sculptures took place earlier this month in Sapporo in the north of Japan. The focus of the week-long [...]

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 Japan: A Travel Guide to Japan for First Time Visitors
By Chris Huseby
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Posted February 24, 2016

Japan: A Travel Guide to Japan for First Time Visitors

Tips and Hints You Need So you’re going to visit Japan for the first time. It’s exciting! And also just a little terrifying. It’s half a world away, and everything is very different from what [...]

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