When planning a trip to Japan, it’s only natural that Tokyo is the first location that comes into your mind. However, Japan is home to many amazing cities, so don’t let tunnel vision distract you from that. To give you a helping hand, we’re going to discuss some of the most amazing cities to visit in …
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The majority of onsen in Japan are single-sex establishments. It isn’t surprising either, as you have to be naked once inside the natural spring water. This wasn’t always the case, however. Men and women traditionally bathed together. These days, it is a lot more common to have men- and women-only onsen. While mix-gendered (konyoku) onsen …
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Image source While Pokémon has been popular since the franchise was born in the early 90s, it has experienced a resurgence as of late. YouTubers such as Logan Paul have shone a light on card collecting, helping old Pokémon fans to get involved in their favorite childhood hobby again. Of course, the Mecca of the …
Sumo became a national sport in Japan in 1909 but has been a 1,500-year-old ritual and has become a part of Japanese history. Like a lot of sports, you can expect specific clothing to be worn by sumo wrestlers which can vary depending on their rank. The mawashi should be commonly worn amongst most sumo …
The simple and straightforward reason for why atomic bombs were used on Japan’s apex was to save American lives. That official justification came from the Truman administration with the dropping of the atomic bombs seen to bring the war in the Pacific to a swift end. When Hiroshima and Nagasaki were largely destroyed, a full-scale …
As 1st January approaches, Japanese families are preparing themselves for the big New Year (also known as Oshōgatsu) celebrations. Decorations have been put up and houses have been cleaned. Special food has been bought and prepared. Even greeting cards to loved ones have been written. Once the clock strikes midnight, the celebrations of the new …
Ninjutsu literally translates to ‘the art of stealth’ and involves Japanese martial art training. As a form of martial art strategy, ninjutsu can be used tactically for espionage, guerilla warfare, and forms aspects of unconventional warfare. The techniques of ninjutsu are covered by 18 disciplines though some are hardly taught in more recent times. While …
Chopsticks are notoriously difficult to get the hang of if you didn’t grow up using them. However, it is not impossible, and with some practice, you can start using chopsticks for everything! One food that you might think you are going to struggle with is ramen – specifically, using chopsticks with ramen. Luckily, this is …
You may be offered a serving of sake in a traditional Japanese restaurant and it helps to know how to drink this refined beverage. Though it is made from rice, technically it is not a type of wine though it is certainly an alcoholic beverage. There are certain customs behind how it is drunk and …
While females were banned from performing in kabuki theater, over time the rules were relaxed. During the time when females were banned, onnagata flourished as females were played by males. It takes a lot of training and skill for a male actor to perform the role of a female character effectively. That’s part of the …
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