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Five tried-and-true ways to learn Japanese
With so many ways to learn Japanese, how do you know which one will work for you? In our article, we give you our top 5 ways!
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Top 5 Products to Keep you Cool During Japan’s Intense Heat 2019 Edition
We can already feel the hot, humid weather creeping on us. Here's our top 5 picks to stay cool and fresh all summer long. 🌬❄️✨
Article by Saikham Xiong
A Guide to Kyoto’s Arashiyama Fufunoyu Onsen
If you’re in the Kyoto area, one very convenient place to experience an onsen is located in Arashiyama. This onsen is near popular spots such as Arashiyama Monk
Article by Miki P
The Tama Train - The station master is a cat!
The Tama TrainYes, you read the title correctly. The station master is a cat! Little Tama-chan is the cat that saved the little-visited Kishi Train station in
Article by Daniel L. Jenwei
The Ultimate Glamping Experience in Oita at the Satonotabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa
If you love the idea of camping but don’t want to forgo the comforts of home then the glamping experience at Satonotabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa is for you. We recently had the fortune of heading out to Bungo-ōno city in Oita prefecture where we got to experience the ultimate glamping experience without breaking the bank.
Article by Mike B
Top-Food at Low Prices: Your Guide to Japan's Cheap Michelin Star Restaurants
I have spent more than half my life in Japan now, and one thing I have always appreciated is the attention to detail that comes with food here. No, here, food
Article by Merche Moreno
TIPS FOR CLIMBING MOUNT FUJI
If you go to Japan in summer...maybe climbing mount Fuji could be an excellent adventure Me and my boyfriend climbed Mount Fuji on 2015 late July. It was, by fa
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These 5 Japan Fall Views Will Take Your Breath Away
As summer comes to a close, we look ahead to the upcoming autumn season. Along with the (much welcomed) cooler temps, the fall season blankets all of Japan with
Article by Dayna Myrick
Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins
If you follow the Asuwa River east from Fukui City, eventually you will come to the point where the Ichijodani River joins the main watercourse. Travel south al
Article by Rob W
Top 5 Reasons to visit Japan
TOP 5 REASONS TO VISIT JAPANYOUTUBE VIDEO: [VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAtwRmTbrOY]Japan, land of the rising sun.Home to over 120 mio. people, and
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Five 60s Kansai Folk Songs That Changed Japan
You may know Kyoto for its golden pavilion, its temple balconies overlooking verdant glades of Momiji maple, rock gardens that look like oceans. But do you know its central role in the history of Japan’s folk music culture?
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Studying an Online Kansai Dialect - Student Interview
Find out what it's like to study a Kansai dialect course online with Kendall!
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Five tried-and-true ways to learn Japanese
With so many ways to learn Japanese, how do you know which one will work for you? In our article, we give you our top 5 ways!
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How to make Bento Boxes like a Japanese Supermarket
In Japanese convenience stores, you often see a lot of affordable prepackaged meals in a box-like format. If you’re in the mood to recreate this in the comfort of your own kitchen, here are some tips and suggestions to get you started
Article by Geraldine Mills
12 Crucial Things You Should Never Do When You Travel to Japan
Japan is one of the most visited countries in Asia and it’s for a plethora of reasons — number one of which is being home to probably the most delicious food on the planet. Here are 12 crucial things that you should never do when visiting the land of the rising sun.
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How to Tell Your Japanese Company You’re Pregnant
Announcing your pregnancy shouldn’t be something scary, but sometimes it is. Many women worry about telling their company that they’re expecting, because they fear that they’ll receive a negative reaction. I certainly felt that way when I found out I was pregnant shortly after accepting a new job.
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2019 Top 10 Tips for Traveling in Japan
2020 is your year to finally get yourself to Japan... and this is how you do it.
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The Koji Kraze you need to get on board with
One major health trend coming out of Japan that we can get on board with is mold– specifically, we’re loving a rice mold called Koji. Already a favorite ingredient to some of the world’s leading chefs like David Chang, René Redzepi, and Jonathon Sawyer, Koji is the old-but-new ingredient to spice up your cooking processes.
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Kick off your OIta Experience!
With the countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2020 inching nearer and nearer, the small city of Oita is secretly packing some heat among its narrow streets. Now, at Tokyo Creative, we already have a wide range of favorite places in Oita already (see here or here), but since this was our first time doing a mini-team trip, we’re excited to add more to our list of favorite places to recommend.
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Akita
In Akita, on the Sea of Japan coast in the northern Tohoku region, visitors can revel in Japan’s natural beauty. You can climb mountains, look over beautiful lakes, and visit coastal towns.
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Ishikawa
Ishikawa prefecture is a small, thin prefecture on the western coast of the Honshu island, next to the Sea of Japan. It is closer to Tokyo than Kyoto, making it
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Tochigi
Tochigi is famed for its onsen (hot springs), ski resorts and large natural parks. Approximately 21% of the prefecture is designated as parks. Its capital, Utsu
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Miyazaki
Miyazaki prefecture is on the southeastern side of Kyushu and is known for its majestic mountains and rugged coastal scenery. Surfing has grown in popularity he
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Shimane
Shimane lies near the western tip of Japan's main island on the Sea of Japan side. Although sparsely populated it was once a center of trade with China, so it boasts a good number of important historic sites, including Matsue Castle.
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Aichi
Aichi is the center of the Chubu region in Japan, and its capital is Nagoya. Nagoya is the fourth most populated urban area in Japan, and is home to a large aut
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Mie
While often overlooked due to its more popular neighbors like Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya, Mie prefecture offers a unique cultural experience for those who visit. B
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Hiroshima
The traditional center of the Chugoku region of Japan, and home to over 2.8 million people, Hiroshima is famous and infamous in its history and major sights. Hi
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Yamanashi
Yamanashi, about 1½ hours from Tokyo, is surrounded by high mountains and is covered by huge beautiful forests, including Mount Fuji and the 5 lakes area. Visit