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There are no specific rules for enjoying Japanese gardens.

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

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

When sumo wrestling first became popular in Japan 1500 years ago, it was a ritual used to predict the outcome of crop harvests.

The event known as "obon" is like a memorial service for ancestors and people who have passed away.

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

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

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

The Golden Gai area in Tokyo's Kabukicho, in Shinjuku Ward, is home to many restaurants and bars. ゴ

The Gion Matsuri, held over one month in July every year in Kyoto, is one of the three biggest festi

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".

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

We collectively refer to things such as judo, kendo, karate, and sumo as martial arts. 柔道や剣道、空手、相撲な

Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture developed as one of Japan's port towns after the ports were opened i

Located at the western tip of Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone has flourished since the Edo period as a h

A cat cafe is a place where you can spend time around cats while drinking coffee or tea.

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

The Genbaku Dome is an atomic-bomb-damaged building in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima City.

The Kii mountain range has long been seen as a sacred meeting place of the gods.It is also an important place for ascetic Buddhism.

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