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The ukiyo-e that were developed in the Edo period were the advertising posters, postcards, and book illustrations of their time.

There are no specific rules for enjoying Japanese gardens.

Shodo means the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in which kanji and kana letters are written using a brush and ink.

Shintoism is a religion unique to Japan and has existed since before Buddhism came to the country.

The driving force behind the popularization of drug stores in Japan was "Matsumotokiyoshi".

The Japanese toilets are famous for their cleanliness, but it seems that foreign visitors are particularly surprised by their numerous functions.

There was a kingdom known as Ryukyu that existed on the Nansei Islands, part of present day Okinawa

Tea leaves are made into green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and other types of tea by different processing methods. However, "tea" in Japan usually refers to green tea.

The registered World Heritage Sites of Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji are temples of the Rinzai sect.

Introducing famous sights representing Tokyo, such as Tokyo-Sky-Tree and Shibuya Crossing.

Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture has the largest population of cities in Kyushu. 福岡県福岡市は、九州でもっとも

Yakushima is an island that floats in the sea off the southernmost tip of the mainland of Kyushu, ar

Furoshiki are square cloths for storing, wrapping, and carrying items. They are also used to cover things that are important to protect from dust.

The first Tokyu Hands store opened in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1976.

Sanrio Puroland in Tama City, Tokyo, is an indoor theme park where you can meet many Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty.

In contrast to Kyoto, which stands out for its beauty, in Nara visitors can feel the strength of Japan at that time as it attempted to "create a nation".

To make shabu-shabu, you cook vegetables and tofu in a hotpot filled with flavored broth, and dip thinly sliced pieces of meat into the broth. The meat and vegetables are eaten with ponzu or sesame sauce.

Zazen is a practice found in Zen, one kind of Buddhism.

When the cold season comes to Japan, many people start eating Japanese nabe hot pots.

In the Edo period, the area near the present Asakusa was called Yoshiwara. It was home to a red-ligh