What "Spring Bitterness" Brings to You in Japan
When and how do you feel that spring has arrived? Is it the time when you see particular flowers blooming or is it the time when day time becomes longer? For me, it...
Art & Culture
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Explore the World of Japanese Bathhouses
Bathhouses, commonly referred to as “sento” in Japanese, have been an integral part of the Japanese social system since the Edo period. These buildings, found in most Japanese towns and...
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A Home for Art on a Hill in Wazuka
What is Wazuka? Wazuka is a town in Kyoto Prefecture famous for its high quality tea. The farming families in Wazuka have been producing Ujicha for over 800 years. Today...
