In Japanese culture, January 2nd is considered a lucky day for “firsts,” a tradition known as kotohajime—the idea of starting something new for the year. The first sale of the year, Hatsu-uri, is inspired by this concept. During this event, not only are there big discounts, but sto...
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The room was not the typical Western style with a bed, nor was there a Japanese-style tatami room where you take off your slippers before entering. Instead, there was a mattress laid out on the flooring space, and the children enjoyed it while relaxing and taking off their shoes. The bed...
Kagoshimais well-known in Japan for its active volcano calledSakurajima. Its name may include “sakura,” which means "cherry blossom" in Japanese, but it is not famous for cherry blossoms. There are theories that it was named as such because cherry blossom petals were found floating on the ...
What will happen afterwards? Black people would think that Japanese are rude and arrogant people. I believe it's not the way for Japan to be regarded as a respectable nation by other nations. All we need is a careful and respectful attitude for people from another culture. ...
Hotelis completed by a diner that offers dishes based on seafood, meat, vegetables and tofu; theWA Restauranton the sixth floor and, at the same level, an Atelier, a multi-purpose structure dedicated to design and culture. The latter includes a cafeteria; a library; two galleries dedicated ...
The tea itself is a powdered green tea called matcha. The purpose of the Japanese tea ceremony is to create bonding between the host and guest and also gain inner peace. The tea ceremony is very important in Japanese culture because it used to be practiced only by the elite zen monks and...
Tea is the most commonly drunk beverage in Japan and an important part of Japanese food culture, while sake is widely spread across Japan and is served at all types of restaurants and drinking establishments. Sake is an alcoholic drink. Japanese Tea Tea was originally brought to Japan by ...
I was looking for a traditional inn, with tatami mats and yakuta robes, and Onsen Hotel Gorakan really delivered. The best part is the private onsen time that is included in your stay. The one downside is that the toilet is far from your room. If you don't speak Japanese, then it ...
Shirakawago Terraceis set in a century-old traditional Japanese wooden house. It has kept some of the tradition, and has great modern facilities. Try out a futon bed on the tatami (woven-straw) floors in the huge, light rooms. A shared kitchen is where you’ll find a simple breakfast ...