City hiking in Osaka: our useful tips
Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, is often associated with its vibrant food scene, futuristic skyscrapers and bustling urban vibe. However, behind the modern glamour, the city also offers a unique city...
Blog: In the heart of Japan
City hiking in Osaka: our useful tips
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THE ZABUTON: THE TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CUSHION
If you've ever had the opportunity to see the interior of a traditional Japanese house, you may have been struck by one detail: the absence of a chair. Or at...
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JAPANESE DRAGONS
When we talk about dragons, we naturally think of fire-eaters like Smaug found in Tolkien's The Hobbit . However, not all dragons are the same from culture to culture. Although...
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THE HISTORY OF INCENSE IN JAPAN
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IKEBANA: JAPANESE FLORAL ART
It is likely that you have already heard of ikebana, this somewhat mysterious Japanese floral art which features flowers and branches of all kinds to form elegant floral arrangements. However,...
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TOP 10 ANIMATES FROM STUDIO GHIBLI
It is with pleasure and a little touch of nostalgia that we wanted to present to you a Japanese studio that is particularly close to our hearts for having marked...
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BUDDHISM IN JAPAN
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THE 10 DEADLIEST SAMURAI WEAPONS
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HOW TO MAKE MATCHA TEA WITHOUT WHISKING?
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ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF TEA IN JAPAN (FROM 729 TO THE PRESENT)
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PRUSSIAN BLUE: HISTORY, USE AND INFLUENCE
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MEANING OF YAKUZAS TATTOOS
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