Most Japanese workers in Tokyo commute by train from the suburbs, reachable within 60-90 minutes. While a few of the trains are packed, most trains are punctual and have enough space for a commuter t…

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The Japanese ceramic studio Kutani Choemon was founded in 1879 and has been making tableware and tea ceremony utensils for over 130 years. In the video below, the studio demonstrates the masterful …

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Photo? by Yosuke Owashi courtesy Mikiya Kobayashi | click to enlarge

Kutani porcelain dates back to the mid-1600s and is one of the backbones of Japanese pottery. The style is known for its wealt…

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Japan offers tax-free shopping program for more enjoyable shopping experience!More products have been added to the tax-free items such as sweets or snacks and cosmetics at the participating stores.En…

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Revitalizing Rural Japan: the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale Multinational Crowds Throng to Art Festival in Niigata Prefecture The Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale is a spectacularly successful example of …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

Here is good chance to experience Japanese pottery.

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Manga and alcohol are a wonderful mix. Sadly, few artists explored this pairing before Araki Joh wrote the manga, “Sommelier,” in 1996. It is the story of a Japanese wine connoisseur living in France…

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If you take a walk in a city in Japan, you might notice something. Where are all the rubbish bins!? Seriously, you've been carrying this empty onigiri wrapper around for an hour now and you just want…

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It's true, cherry blossoms do tend to overshadow Japan's other stunning flowers. However, plum ( ume) blossoms - which bloom in late February to signal the start of spring - should not be overlooked.…

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Tokyo subway is huge, complicated, and overwhelming for a tourist. Now there is one good thing about it; it has free Wi-fi.

As part of the improvements leading to the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo Metro, th…

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