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Japanese travel

Japan has many wonderful travel destinations filled with Japanese culture and sights. This Japanese teachers' blog category introduces some of these.

Japanese castles There are more than 100 castles in Japan. Many have been rebuilt in a drive to revive history and Japanese national heritage. In this blog by veteran and professional Japanese teacher, Mizuno sensei, she focuses on Nagoya castle. Mizuno sensei lives in Nagoya and knows a lot about the city's history and specific culture. Read this blog to learn more about one of main attractions...
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Fruits in Japan Japanese fruits are famous for being expensive, but not all the fruits are. If you go to the supermarkets, there are reasonably priced fruits on sale, but it is true that there is a market for high-end fruits too. There are many fruits that are native to Japan, like the Japanese pear (or Nashi) and Japanese persimmon (or Kaki). But there are also fruits that were introduced to Ja...
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Roadside rest areas in Japan There are many rest areas or service stations along the highways in Japan. They are also known as Michi no Eki in Japanese. They provide places for drivers and passengers to take rest, and also promote local goods and tourism. There is a growing competition among the rest areas to provide more unique services and goods, on top of the souvenirs and local cuisine and c...
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The Sengoku period Japanese history is generally separated into various periods or stages of history. These are usually named either by the current capital of the country at the time or by the ruling clan of the time. One of these periods is the period of Warring states, or Sengoku era in which there were numerous contests between clans to gain control of land and consequently unite the lands in...
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Christmas lights in Japan Even though Japan is not a Christian country, the season of Christmas is celebrated very widely. Most cities reserve budgets for the annual Christmas decorations and of course shops and department stores add to the festive spirit. The illuminations in Kobe city are not strictly Christmas decorations however. Read this Japanese learner's blog below by Sakude sensei who l...
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