Introduction In 1549, Christianity was introduced to Japan by Francis Xavier. It spread rapidly amid the chaos of the Sengoku ...

Tori-no-Ichi is an annual auspicious Japanese festival that has been celebrated since the Edo era. Traditionally it is held in November on days of the Rooster, as indicated under the lunar calendar.

Japan has few plains areas, and hills and valleys can be found even near large cities. The contrast between modern life and nature makes for inimitable scenery.

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Large sites include Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Ritsurin Park, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. There are countless small parks throughout the country.

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Wood construction has long thrived in Japan, where forests blanket about two-thirds of the country. Carpenters, working tirelessly to hone their craft, aim to create structures that can endure natural ...

In Japan, you'll see pretty flowers begin to bloom around February, in the midst of the cold of winter. Depending on the season, they could be either plum, peach, or cherry blossoms. However, it can ...

Ningyo joruri is a traditional Japanese performance art that uses puppets, each operated by three people, to perform a variety of different plays and stories. This art form is also known as bunraku ...

Gyoza originated in China, but the way it's eaten in Japan is very different from the way it's eaten in China, and it is widely accepted. For Japanese people it can be said to be the "common people's ...

What are the traffic rules for motorcycle riding in Japan? Do you need a driver's license? Here are the most important things to know before you get on the road. When someone who does not have a ...

Modern technology intertwines with 400 years of swordsmithing skills. In Japan, there’s a tradition that when a master artisan or craftsman retires, he passes on his name to his most talented ...