Hayama, a beach town one hour away from Tokyo, is home to the Imperial Villa, charming cafes, a commanding view of Fuji, spectacular sunsets over the sea, and fun activities. Here's a lowdown of things to do in this chill town. Find places nearby, or places to travel to; local essentials, and hidden ...

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Japanese Festivals: Hanami Cherry blossom vewing, or 'hanami,' has a long tradition in Japan. Today people head out in droves to picnic beneath the blooming cherry trees, while more than a millennium ago, members of the royal court composed poetry just for cherry blossom viewing!

Feb 20, 2018 · A full-on chado or sado (茶道) tea ceremony involves a very formalized order of progression, including how and when to pass the cup, rotate it, sip, and eat the accompanying traditional sweets, or okashi (お菓子). While it's typically seen as more of a Kyoto thing, there are still many places where you can experience tea ceremony in Tokyo, such as Komaba …

All About Japan, established in 2015, is a multilingual media outlet dedicated to providing information on Japanese culture and tourism. We publish content in six languages —English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Thai, Korean, and …

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Completed around the year 1010, The Tale of Genji (源氏物語・Genji Monogatari) is generally considered to be the world’s first novel.It was written by a woman going by the pen name Murasaki Shikibu (c. 978-1014), though her real name is unknown. Born into a lesser branch of the powerful Fujiwara Clan, she served Empress Joto-mon’in in the court of Emperor Ichijo.

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Dec 7, 2022 · In the northern part of Honshu, Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range is home to one of the largest remaining virgin beech forests in East Asia. As one of the first natural sites in Japan to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this wilderness is a unique remnant of a much larger woodland.