Darren Arnold
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Kōfu Travel Guide: Best Time to Go & Attractions
In the central north of the prefecture of Yamanashi, Japan; at the heart of Honshu, lies the ancient city of Kōfu.
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Complete Kyoto Travel and Event Guide
We will provide you with a wealth of information to guide you, should you wish to visit this historically infused former capital of one of the most fascinating countries on Earth.
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How to Get to Mt. Tsukuba from Tokyo
To get to Tsukuba from Tokyo can be an easy journey to plan, and certainly a scenic one, being in the suburbs of the city itself.
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Honeymoon in Japan – Cost Breakdown
We will breakdown the costings of various options for contemporary honeymooners, and provide an insight into the world of newly-wed, Japanese vacations, the popular activities, and their varying costs.
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The Best Time to Visit Hokkaido (北 海 道)
It is the case that there are interesting and fun-filled events taking place all year round, in the prefecture of Hokkaido. In this article we will outline the main attractions and the most pivotal times to visit.
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How Long Do Japanese Festivals Last?
We will do our best to group these many wonderful festivals which are steeped in Japanese traditions. This, we will do by their lengths of time and do our very best to over view a vast and varied topic.
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How to Live a Japanese Lifestyle
Here, we will traverse the main aspects of Japanese daily life – exploring elements of culture, including fashion, professionalism, religion, diet, habits, hobbies and homes to get you on your way to experiencing what it’s like to live an authentic Japanese lifestyle.
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How to Open a Ramune Bottle
Ramune is a Japanese soft drink which dates back to the late 19th century. Here, we will explore this drink’s intriguing glass housing and explain, step-by-step how to open them.
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Tokyo Tower Vs Tokyo Skytree – Which Should You Visit?
We will compare these two tall communications towers and help you to make an informed choice between them, should you find yourself limited to visiting just one.
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Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival-Travel Guide
Here, we will provide you with a touch of history, an overview of the event and its activities and provide you with some travel guidance for this stunning Kamikawa Winter festival.
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Sapporo Snow Festival (Yuki-Matsuri: さっぽろ雪まつり) Activities
This article will overview the Sapporo Snow festival, its main activities and attractions, and some of the of the history behind this globally famous event.
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How to Play Hanafuda (花 札)
In this article, we will explain exactly what Hanafuda is, how to play some popular games and discuss the variations which have existed throughout history.
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Most Popular Anime of All Time
We will focus on the most popular, top-rated movies and television series from this genre, providing a little bit of history along the way.
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Golden Week – Ōgon Shūkan (黄金週間) – in Japan: An Itinerary and Dates
We will introduce you to the origins of the four individual holidays, guide you through the week of festivities and take you into the heart of this Japanese tradition.
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How to Open a Japanese Puzzle Box
In this article, we will look at the common methods of opening a Japanese puzzle box, briefly explaining what they are, and focusing on the Himitsu-Bako – a traditional, wooden, Japanese puzzle box.
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Japanese Color Theory Explained
Another fascinating example of the culture, Japanese color theory plunges the primary colors in to deep symbolism. Let’s explore Japanese Color theory in more detail.
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How to Play Menko 面子 (Quick Beginner’s Guide)
We will detail exactly what the cards are, how to play Menko, provide a limited glimpse into the game’s history, and briefly discuss its global variations.
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Complete History of Wooden Japanese Puzzle Boxes – Himitsu-bako (秘密箱)
In this article, we will take you on a journey through the entire history of the Japanese puzzle box, looking at the different styles and uses it has had and highlight the importance of this puzzling trinket to Japanese culture