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Valentin, Chocolates & Co.
Valentine's Day is approaching, along with its array of flowers and other sweet treats. This holiday, admittedly very commercial, holds considerable appeal for chocolate lovers. In…
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[Practical Japan] Where to pick delicious Japanese strawberries near Tokyo?
With nearly 160,000 tons produced annually and 148 registered varieties, strawberries are a hit in Japan! And it's easy to see why: they're delicious. So why not…
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[Practical Japan] 5 places to enjoy the plum blossom festival
Plum trees herald the arrival of spring in the Japanese archipelago. Thus, every year, from the end of January until the end of March, one can observe the plum blossoms (ume, 梅)...
Origami (折り紙), the art of folded paper
Among the most famous Japanese arts, origami (from oru 折る, to fold, and kami 紙, paper) tops the list. Both refined and accessible to all, this…
The Diamond Fuji, the meeting of Japan's emblems
No, Diamond Fuji isn't a precious stone... but it's a true natural gem! Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan), this majestic mountain that rises to 3,776 meters, is truly breathtaking…
2021 review of the archipelago
2021 was an eventful year. A look back at the major events that marked the year! The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games: Japan particularly distinguished itself, finishing in…
The kanji of the year 2021
The year 2021 is drawing to a close, and as is tradition, the Japanese have voted to choose the kanji they deem most fitting to symbolize the past year. Since then…
5 gift ideas for Christmas
Stuck for gift ideas to fill your stocking? We've put together a small selection to delight fans of the Land of the Rising Sun! The practical gift: the…
5 sentō (銭湯) to relax in Tokyo
Winter is fast approaching and the temperatures are dropping. Since it's the season for hot baths, why not try a sentō (銭湯) experience? What exactly is a sentō (銭湯)?…
Izakaya (居酒屋), instructions for use
In Japan, people regularly eat out, mainly for practical, professional, and/or social reasons. One of the most typical options? Izakaya (居酒屋), whose three kanji characters mean "to stay" or "to eat."