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Traditional Japanese Woodblock Prints: “Ukiyo-e”
Traditional Japanese Woodblock Prints: “Ukiyo-e”

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Prints: “Ukiyo-e”

Origins and Historical Background of Ukiyo-e Ukiyo-e is a traditional Japanese woodblock print and painting that emerged during the late 17th century in the Edo period. Initially, it depicted the daily lives, landscapes, actors, and beauties of the time, gaining…

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The Appeal of Koshu Inden
The Appeal of Koshu Inden

The Appeal of Koshu Inden

Koshu Inden is a traditional craft originating from Kofu City in Yamanashi Prefecture, with a history spanning approximately 400 years. The term “Inden” means “pattern” and “transmit.” Originally, it was used as decorative items for samurai in Koshu during battles. Techniques brought from India were uniquely developed in the Kai Province (now Yamanashi Prefecture), which eventually became known as today’s Koshu Inden.

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Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen

Shinjuku Gyoen

Shinjuku Gyoen is a national park/ garden in Japan located in the heart of Tokyo, in Shinjuku. It is my favorite park in Japan and must be one of the most beautiful parks in the world. No matter what time…

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Earthquakes
Earthquakes

Earthquakes

Are there earthquakes where you live? Japan is part of the Ring of Fire, a grouping of countries around the world that sit on tectonic plates and tend to have a lot of earthquakes. The most well-known earthquake from Japan…

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Snow in Tokyo
Snow in Tokyo

Snow in Tokyo

Japan seems to be well known in the winter sports community for “good” powder snow, however it really only snows in certain areas. Hokkaido is the region that gets the famous powder snow, but it’s pretty far away from the…

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Let’s go Karting!
Let’s go Karting!

Let’s go Karting!

Did you go out and have fun or try something new during this holiday season? I went go-karting for the first time at a circuit in Chiba. If you don’t have a driving license, you can still drive a kart after a short orientation. You don’t have to change your clothes if you come in some comfortable and sporty clothes, since you can rent all the equipment you need to drive, it is also available to come in any clothes you lik

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