Yoshoku : Western-style cuisine in Japan In Japan there is Washoku or Japanese-style cuisine and Yoshoku or western-style cuisine. Yoshoku or Youshoku, is food cooked in a western-style and became popular during the Meiji period in Japanese history. When the Meiji emperor declared that Western knowledge and learning should be incorporated into Japanese culture. Today there are many kinds of Yos...
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Yoshoku : Western-style cuisine in Japan In Japan there is Washoku or Japanese-style cuisine and Yoshoku or western-style cuisine. Yoshoku or Youshoku, is food cooked in a western-style and became popular during the Meiji period in Japanese history. When the Meiji emperor declared that Western knowledge and learning should be incorporated into Japanese culture. Today there are many kinds of Yos...
Nature walks Japan Japan is a beautiful country surrounded by abundant nature. So the places of interest are not limited to sightseeing spots, shopping, and cuisine. Near any big city there are mountains and forests ready to be easily explored. Mountain- walking is very popular in recent times and on the weekends, you can find people on the well-preserved mountain trails. Mizuno sensei went to ...
Dentists in Japan Japanese health insurance covers up to 70% of the cost of health treatments, which include dental health and dental checkups. There are a large number of dentists in Japan, and choosing the one to suit your needs can be a trial and error process. The competition is high and there are always new dental clinics opening up, so dentists in Japan often try to stay in touch with the...
Recycling in Japan Depending on the areas in Japan, recycling can be a difficult process. Some areas have up to 44 different types of product separation for trash for recycling purposes ! There are number of Recycling Laws and regulations, both nationally and locally. If you are planning to move to Japan, it is advisable to find out the trash disposal system of the city you plan to move to. Many...
Japanese domestic tourism Domestic tourism is really the mainstay of most of Japan's tourist destinations. Japan attracted 8.3 million foreign visitors in 2008, yet Kyoto alone receives over 30 million tourists annually. Domestic tourism was made affordable by the construction of the vast railway network around the country after the Meiji Restoration in 1867. Today there many methods of transpor...