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5 Most Popular Japanese Crafts and Where to Find Them

Japanese traditional art is one of the most popular reasons people are drawn to the country. Japan has a long history of making arts and crafts, and the superior level of Japanese craftsmanship is well-known all over the world. There are so many forms of arts and crafts, and the production areas are located throughout the country. In this blog, we will introduce you to the 6 most prominent forms of Japanese crafts and our favourite places to find them.
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Best places to see cherry blossom in Japan

This blog post will discuss when, and in particular where to see cherry blossoms in Japan.  When is the best time to see cherry blossom in Japan?   This is the
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Japan Cherry Blossom Tour

Japan Cherry Blossom Tours

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Japan's Cherry Blossom tours. As the delicate pink flowers bloom across the country, they create a picturesque landscape, making it the best time of year to experience Japan's natural beauty and culture. 
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Top 5 unusual things you can find in Japan

Japan has a very unique culture, and  there are lots of things you would find only in Japan. If you have been to Japan what did you find the most
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Unique accommodation in Japan

There is a wide range of accommodation types available in Japan. You will find thousands of options for a western style hotel throughout the country. However hotels are not the
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Children’s day in Japan

Children’s Day and Golden Week in Japan Japan has a quite few national holidays in May and one of them is Children’s Day (KODOMONO HI ), celebrated on 5th of
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Japanese flowers other than cherry blossoms

Cherry blossoms would be the biggest attraction during spring in Japan for many people. However, Japan has many more spectacular flower scenes that can be enjoyed in addition to cherry
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How to enjoy Japanese baths (onsen)

Japanese unique bath (onsen) culture It is known that Japan has a rather unique bath (onsen) culture. In this blog, we talk about; How did the Japanese bath culture start?
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Top 5 important etiquettes in Japan

You are wondering what the important etiquettes in Japan are. Here are the top 5 etiquettes we chose which help you enjoy your Japan trip more! 1. Take your shoes
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