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Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan
If you are spending your holidays in April, Japan is a great choice as the much-awaited cherry blossom viewing season is at its peak. Cherry blossom festivals in Japan are a feast for the senses. Here you will get to experience exquisite tea ceremonies, watch traditional Japanese dance or music performance, and sample delicious Japanese foods while viewing the delicate white and pink blossoms. It ... [Read More]
Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan
If you are spending your holidays in April, Japan is a great choice as the much-awaited cherry blossom viewing season is at its peak. Cherry blossom festivals in Japan are a feast for the senses. Here you will get to experience exquisite tea ceremonies, watch traditional Japanese dance or music performance, and sample delicious Japanese foods while viewing the delicate white and pink blossoms. It ... [Read More]
Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival of Nara in Japan
Aside from being a former capital of Japan during the 8th Century, the city of Nara has been known for its historic monuments that have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well as its preservation of old-fashioned customs that still exist today.One of its famous traditional festivals comes in every January 14. The Wakakusa Yamayaki welcomes spring by burning the city's 342-meter hill... [Read More]
Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival of Nara in Japan
Aside from being a former capital of Japan during the 8th Century, the city of Nara has been known for its historic monuments that have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well as its preservation of old-fashioned customs that still exist today.One of its famous traditional festivals comes in every January 14. The Wakakusa Yamayaki welcomes spring by burning the city's 342-meter hill... [Read More]
Travel Facts About Japan
Traveling is something that people do to rest, relax and release stress. When traveling, one of the places that people often visit is Japan. Japan is a beautiful country. However, foreigners' impression on this country is that it is laden with a hypersexed culture. This is probably due to the prevalence of anime pornography in this country, as well as the thriving prostitution industry that it has... [Read More]
Travel Facts About Japan
Traveling is something that people do to rest, relax and release stress. When traveling, one of the places that people often visit is Japan. Japan is a beautiful country. However, foreigners' impression on this country is that it is laden with a hypersexed culture. This is probably due to the prevalence of anime pornography in this country, as well as the thriving prostitution industry that it has... [Read More]
Ryokans, The Traditional Japanese Inn
Japan is a seamless mix of both tradition and cutting edge innovation. You can shop for the latest cellphones and still find a geisha walking around downtown Tokyo. One stalwart Japanese institution is the Ryokan, Japanese style inns. If you want to experience the very essence of Japan, then staying in a ryokan is the best way to do so. While the ryokan has faced many challenges in recent years fr... [Read More]
Ryokans, The Traditional Japanese Inn
Japan is a seamless mix of both tradition and cutting edge innovation. You can shop for the latest cellphones and still find a geisha walking around downtown Tokyo. One stalwart Japanese institution is the Ryokan, Japanese style inns. If you want to experience the very essence of Japan, then staying in a ryokan is the best way to do so. While the ryokan has faced many challenges in recent years fr... [Read More]
Tokyo, Staying in a Dog-Kennel
Real estate in Japan has always been a prime commodity. But this fact has never been made more prominent by the emergence of the so called capsule hotels during the mid 80's. Capsule hotels (or Ka-Pu-Se-Lu in Japanese) are a mere 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet. They are just big enough to lie down and go to sleep in. If you are claustrophobic you should definitely look for other accommodations. These ... [Read More]
Tokyo, Staying in a Dog-Kennel
Real estate in Japan has always been a prime commodity. But this fact has never been made more prominent by the emergence of the so called capsule hotels during the mid 80's. Capsule hotels (or Ka-Pu-Se-Lu in Japanese) are a mere 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet. They are just big enough to lie down and go to sleep in. If you are claustrophobic you should definitely look for other accommodations. These ... [Read More]