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Japanese Ikebana Art Form
#1 Best Guide: Japanese Ikebana Art Form

When I arrived in Japan last spring for my year-long travels, I knew little about the intricate art of Japanese Ikebana (生花). All I knew

Popular Japanese names
20+ Most Popular Japanese Names

Have you ever come across a Japanese drama or an anime and heard how they pronounce it amazingly? But you may have had a hard

#1 Best Guide Japanese Yukata Clothing
#1 Best Guide: Japanese Yukata Clothing

The vibrant Japanese yukata (浴衣) is the perfect summer garment when I’m strolling through festivals and street markets with my best friend, Hanako. I’ll never

What Is Giri Choco In Japan
#1 Best Guide: What Is Giri Choco In Japan?

Every Valentine’s Day, I wake up early to prepare the handmade chocolates I give out as 義理チョコ or giri choco – “obligation chocolates”, to all

#1 Best Guide Japan In Spring
#1 Best Guide: Japan In Spring

Let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like Japan in spring. As the infamous sakura (桜) burst into bloom, the entire country quite literally turns

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