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Hasedera Temple
Japan has thousands of temples to visit, and some have ancient historical significance. Although the city of Kyoto is often seen as the must-visit city for temple sightseeing, there are many temples dotted around the country that are worth making a detour for.
One such temple is the one introduced here by Japanese teacher Izumi Yanaka. It is a temple that can be visited any time ...
Hokkaido wildlife
Hokkaido in the northern Japan is one of the places in the country with the most national parks. You can find various animals and plant life much of which is native only to this island.
In this blog, Japanese teacher Sayuri Itaya introduces one of the smallest and cutest animals in Hokkaido. It is so cute, it is featured in many Hokkaido products recently.
Listen to Itaya sens...
Japan's historic castle towns
Japan is a land with a fascinating history. One of the most interesting segments of history is the eras in which castles were constructed. Many of these remain in part or have been reconstructed and many historic castle towns are extremely well preserved.
In this blog for Japanese learners, Japanese teacher Hiroshi Yamamoto used to live in one of these towns. ...
47 prefectures of Japan
Japan is split into 47 prefectures and these are often a source of conversation and media focus. They include 43 proper prefectures, two urban prefectures (Osaka and Kyoto), one territory (Hokkaido) and one metropolis (Tokyo). Japanese media loves to find differences between the prefectures and make TV programs or radio conversations surrounding these.
In this blog by J...
Hokkaido's tourist spots
If you are looking to take photographs on your travels, then one of the most photogenic places to visit in Japan is Hokkaido. The flora is incredible in some places, and depending on the season, there many places well known for blooming flowers or seasonal landscapes.
But in this blog by a Japanese language teacher who lives in Hokkaido, Itaya sensei, she introduces one ...
