Culture

Come to Japan and enjoy the charm of the tea ceremony!

The tea ceremony is a traditional tea ceremony developed in Japan in the 15th century. This culture was refined into a u...
Culture

Make a wish on an ema (votive tablet) at a Japanese shrine to make your wish come true!

Ema is a traditional Japanese custom of writing one's wishes and prayers on a small wooden board and dedicating it to a ...
Culture

Let’s draw a fortune and divine your future!

Omikuji, a fortune paper drawn during a visit to a shrine, is a traditional Japanese form of divination. It has long bee...
Culture

Enjoy Japanese food with chopsticks!

Chopsticks are an indispensable tool in Japanese food culture. The correct way to hold chopsticks is to first secure the...
Culture

When you come to Japan, please enjoy looking for vending machines!

Vending machines in Japan offer the convenience of being available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a feature no...
Culture

What to do if you lose your wallet in Japan

If a foreign visitor to Japan loses his or her wallet, it is important to handle the situation quickly and calmly. The f...
Sightseeing

Enjoy your trip in Japan more by using shared bicycles!

Share Cycle is a service that makes getting around in urban areas more convenient. Sharing bicycles provides an environm...
Gourmet

If you travel to Japan, eat tempura!

Tempura occupies an important place in Japanese food culture. This dish is said to have been introduced from Portugal an...
Sightseeing

Enjoy morning markets when you come to Japan!

A trip to Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many people. Among them, morning markets offer a rare opportunity...
Culture

Experience Zazen and calm your mind!

Zazen, one of the training methods of Zen Buddhism, is a form of meditation in which one sits quietly to calm the mind a...