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Japanese teishoku set meal with rice, miso soup, salad, pickles and a main dish served in a small skillet

Japanese teishoku set meal with rice, miso soup, salad, pickles and a main dish served in a small skillet

What a Teishoku Meal Is and Why It Quietly Slaps

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5 days ago3 min read

Steaming pot of chanko nabe with chicken, tofu, mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots and greens in a light broth

Steaming pot of chanko nabe with chicken, tofu, mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots and greens in a light broth

Chanko Nabe: The Sumo Hot Pot That Is Way More Interesting Than "Big Soup"

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6 days ago3 min read

Display of traditional Japanese sweets in a wagashi shop in Japan, including daifuku, anko mochi and other seasonal confections

Display of traditional Japanese sweets in a wagashi shop in Japan, including daifuku, anko mochi and other seasonal confections

Wagashi: Traditional Japanese Sweets Starter Pack

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6 days ago4 min read

Cascading purple wisteria in bloom at the Northern Culture Museum in Niigata, draped over twisting branches in a lush garden setting.

Cascading purple wisteria in bloom at the Northern Culture Museum in Niigata, draped over twisting branches in a lush garden setting.

The Northern Culture Museum, Niigata: A Deep Exhale, with Better Soba

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7 days ago3 min read

Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, the historic zero mile marker and origin of roads in Japan

Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, the historic zero mile marker and origin of roads in Japan

Nihonbashi bridge: Origin of Roads in Japan

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Apr 144 min read

Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a prime example of Shinbutsu-shugo, the historical Japanese syncretism that blended Shintoism and Buddhism. Rebuilt in 1651, it embodies the Edo-period fusion of these belief systems, where Shinto shrines frequently shared spaces with Buddhist temples, reflecting a unified religious landscape.

Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a prime example of Shinbutsu-shugo, the historical Japanese syncretism that blended Shintoism and Buddhism. Rebuilt in 1651, it embodies the Edo-period fusion of these belief systems, where Shinto shrines frequently shared spaces with Buddhist temples, reflecting a unified religious landscape.

What Is Syncretism in Japan?

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Apr 145 min read

Traditional kurazukuri warehouse-style shopfront in Kawagoe, Japan, with tiled roofs and black-and-white Edo-era architecture under a blue sky

Traditional kurazukuri warehouse-style shopfront in Kawagoe, Japan, with tiled roofs and black-and-white Edo-era architecture under a blue sky

Kawagoe: Little Edo, but Softer Around the Edges

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Apr 143 min read

Buddhist temple hall with incense burner and stone path in a forested Japanese setting

Buddhist temple hall with incense burner and stone path in a forested Japanese setting

Before You Bow, Clap, or Panic: Shrine & Temple Etiquette in Japan

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Apr 124 min read

Torii gate with sacred rope and white paper streamers at a Japanese Shinto shrine

Torii gate with sacred rope and white paper streamers at a Japanese Shinto shrine

Shrine or Temple? A Quick Decoder for Japan’s Sacred Places

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Apr 124 min read

Tokyo skyline at dusk photographed from the waterfront in Japan

Tokyo skyline at dusk photographed from the waterfront in Japan

Staying Connected in Japan Without Ruining the Bank: eSIM, SIM Cards & Pocket Wi-Fi Explained

PRACTICAL JAPAN

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Apr 73 min read

The JR Pass in 2026: Still Worth It, But Do the Maths First

The JR Pass in 2026: Still Worth It, But Do the Maths First

The JR Pass in 2026: Still Worth It, But Do the Maths First

PRACTICAL JAPAN

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Apr 35 min read

Tokyo Subway Escalator

Tokyo Subway Escalator

Public Transport in Japan: Suica, PASMO & Welcome Suica Explained

PRACTICAL JAPAN

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Apr 23 min read

Cherry blossom tree on the coast

Cherry blossom tree on the coast

Cherry Blossom Season in Tohoku: Fewer Crowds, More Cinematic

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Mar 264 min read

Sakura cherry blossom festival in Japan. Hanami picnic.

Sakura cherry blossom festival in Japan. Hanami picnic.

How to Do Hanami Like You Know What You’re Doing (Food Edition)

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Mar 264 min read

Hanami: Japan's Most Beautiful Excuse to Sit Under a Tree and Romanticise Your Life

Hanami: Japan's Most Beautiful Excuse to Sit Under a Tree and Romanticise Your Life

Hanami: Japan's Most Beautiful Excuse to Sit Under a Tree and Romanticise Your Life

CULTURE & HISTORY

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Mar 263 min read

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