Expo 2025 Osaka marks the 36th World Expositional Fair, a tradition started with the Great Exhibition in Britain in 1851. Expo 2025 Osaka is set to be one of the most exciting global events of the …
Geisha: The History and Elegance of Japan’s Living Art
A Link to the Past in Today’s Modern World. Unique to Japan is a fascinating profession known as geisha, literally “art person.” This occupation first appeared in the mid-1200s and is still …
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Chasing Cherry Blossoms: A City-by-City Guide with Everything You Need to Know
So you want to see the cherry blossoms in Japan. Seeing sakura bloom in Japan is a pretty common bucket list item—but how to time it? What to bring? Where best to view the flowers that only bloom …
Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji Temple: One of Japan’s Most Significant Sites
Kyoto History and Engineering Blend Seamlessly In a Surprising Marriage of Eastern and Western Architecture. In Northern Higashiyama, the historical district of Kyoto, stands Nanzen-ji Temple, a …
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8 Japanese Makeup Items You NEED in 2025
Tired of Innisfree and Missha? Dive into the new age of J-beauty with the best Japanese makeup products of today! Whether you're looking for long-lasting wear, natural-looking results, or a bold …
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Shrines & Temples: Etiquette and How to Pray in Japan
In Japan, visiting Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines is one of the most interesting and culturally rich activities you can do. Because of this, these places of worship are extremely popular with …
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