Authentic tea ceremonies balance culture, elegance and meditation in a traditional Japanese setting. The Zen priest, Eisai, helped bring Zen Buddhism to Japan where Uji priests were advised to cultivate and prepare tea. The superiority of Uji’s tea is famous…
The Japanese are very hard-working people working for up to 60 hours a week. Japan is very tech and business savvy and currently offers jobs in engineering, information technology, and baking jobs in these sectors are in very high demand.…
The beautiful thing about travel is that one gets the opportunity to witness beautiful and fascinating places firsthand. It serves to give individuals experiences that they will never forget. Islands are usually a great option for such an experience. One…
The Shirakawago region is one of the most visited places in Central Japan. Shirakawago consists of Gifu and Gokayama prefectures. Shirakawago was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995. This place is home to the traditional Gassho-zukuri villages and farmhouses that…
In the past decade or so, sushi has become increasingly popular all over the world. Foodies around the globe can’t seem to get enough sushi! Although sushi has its origins in Southeast Asia as a form of fermented fish, the…
If you want to taste the freshest, reasonably priced and most delicious seafood dishes in Hokkaido head to the Curb Market. We recommend getting there early as the market is often visited by the local chefs who purchase items for…
If you are traveling to Japan in May make sure you don’t miss the Aoi Matsuri Festival (also known as Kamo festival) which is one of the three main annual festivals in Japan. The Aoi Matsuri Festival takes place in…
The word “Zen” in Japanese means meditation, this Buddhism practice has been around since the eighth century and today it is practiced around the world. Zen is a personal experience that is passed down not so much learned by reading…
Tokyo is one of the safest, exciting and family-friendly destinations. With countless entertainment options for every age group, Japan is famous for its museums, aquariums as well as many discounts for those who are traveling on a budget. The Japanese…
Todaji Temple is one of the most famous temples in Japan. The Buddhist temple was founded in 738 CE in the city of Nara, Japan. Todaji Temple plays a very important role in Japanese history and it has been added…
