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Food & Drink

Best Natto in Japan: A Guide for the Polarizing Dish

No trip to Japan can ever be completed without trying Natto. So, where you can get the best Natto in Japan? We will tell you.

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27/05/2020
Culture

Cool 8 Hi-Tech Japanese Gadgets

Japan comes up with futuristic products every year. And these innovative products continue to amaze the rest of the world! For example, who could have thought that a Bluetooth device…

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13/10/2020
Culture

Best Japanese TV Brands

The electronics industry is one of Japan’s most successful industries, generating billions in revenue each year. One of the country’s best exports is televisions, and the Japanese brand names are…

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07/06/2021
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    Etiquette

    The Reason Why The Japanese Bow

    10/07/2020 /

    What is one aspect of Japanese culture that most of us are aware of? Yes, it is the bowing etiquette. While many people know about the Japanese culture of bowing, most of us are unaware of the actual reasons behind that.

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    Honorific Titles in Japan: Why do Japanese Say San

    29/05/2020
  • Culture

    Japanese Urban Legends: a Comprehensive List

    09/07/2020 /

    Everyone knows Japan for its rich culture and weird social and cultural customs. But the country has a creepy side too, led by numerous toshi densetsu (urban legends). Unlike superstition-based lore of yurei (ghosts) and yokai (mythical apparitions), urban legends are circulated as true.

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    Shiatsu Massage in Japan: The Full Guide

    09/06/2020
  • Culture

    Shirime: The Buttock Eye Ghost Folklore

    08/07/2020 /

    Japanese folklore is full of Yōkai, a class of strange supernatural characters. Shirime, one of the the Yōkai,is truly bizarre!

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    The Best Romantic Japanese Dramas – Our List

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    Best Japanese Zombie Movies

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    Top 10 Weirdest Japanese Game Shows

    31/05/2020
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    Japanese MMORPGs : The Most Popular Choices

    07/07/2020 /

    Gaming has always been an integral part of Japanese culture and it has presented some of the most iconic games in popular culture. The country hasn’t been left far behind as the popularity wave of MMORPGs swept the world and there are quite a few anime/fantasy based games that have fascinated players.

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    Top 8 Japanese Laptop Brands

    27/04/2021
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    20/04/2021
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    Why Is Japan So Safe? Here Are the Top Reasons

    19/06/2020
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    The Best Romantic Japanese Dramas – Our List

    05/07/2020 /

    Are you a big fan of soapy romance stories? What about a few touches of conflicting emotions, passion, and a liberal dose of fun? Let me tell you that Japanese TV shows have the right range of content for you to enjoy all these and much more.

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    The Reason Why the Japanese Eat Raw Fish

    17/06/2020

    Japan’s Democracy and Governing System Explained

    11/08/2020
  • Locations,  Tourism

    Best Onsen in Japan: Our Top 10 Ranking

    04/07/2020 /

    Onsen bathing is an integral part of the Japanese culture. Hoards of visitors visit the country each year and end up falling in love with soaking in the hot springs. The perfect words to describe the dipping experience are therapeutic and refreshing.

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    21/05/2020

    Kagoshima is Worth Visiting: Here’s Why!

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  • Culture

    Best Japanese Movies of All Times by Ratings and Importance

    03/07/2020 /

    Japan has created some incredibly beautiful, moving, and influential films but which ones are the best? I’ve made this list to answer exactly that, here are the 10 best Japanese movies based on their ratings, importance and just how good they are.

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    The Best Japanese Bicycle Brands

    05/09/2020
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    18/08/2021
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    Best Japanese Baby Clothes Brands

    16/04/2021
  • Culture,  Tourism

    Everything About Pandas in Japan

    02/07/2020 /

    Pandas are very popular in Japan. Though few know how this furry, cute animal came to be one of Japan’s favorite symbols.

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    Top 10 Japanese Electric Guitar Brands

    27/04/2021

    Japan: Home of Retro Gaming

    02/04/2023
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    Top Japanese Fishing Rod Brands Today

    20/04/2021
  • Culture,  Tourism

    Why Taxis Are So Expensive in Japan

    01/07/2020 /

    According to an article published last year in the Japan Times, the average cost of a 5 km taxi ride in Japan is a staggering $17.7 (¥1,920). This makes it more expensive than any other country in the world except for Switzerland, which clocks in at an even more eye-watering $25.6 (¥2,458).

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    Top Japanese Luxury Car Brands List

    04/05/2021
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    Work Hours in Japan: The Dedicated Working Culture in Japanese Society

    05/06/2020
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    Culture,  Tourism

    Top 10 Beauty Products to Buy in Japan

    01/07/2020 /

    Beauty that never fades, skin that never wrinkles and hair that’s never frizzy – well, we are not talking about our Disney princesses here – but, we are talking about the J- Beauty products that can make all these beauty goals come true. Japan is known for its innovative and effective beauty product lines that combine the wisdom of traditional Japanese beauty rituals with modern science.

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    24/07/2020
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