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Tea Facts – Why the Shape of the Japanese Tea Bowl is so Important

January 17, 2015 by andy

Tea Facts – Why the Shape of the Japanese Tea Bowl Is So Important

Japanese tea sets are considered today as a status symbol in Japanese and Asian homes, and they come in certain shapes and a great variety of colors, sizes, and styles, both to give every tea enthusiast a fine tea-drinking experience and the chance to enjoy the creativity and ingenuity of the Japanese potters and artists […]

Filed Under: Culture, Japan Stories, Tea Ceremony Tagged With: anne therese, bamboo tea whisk, bancha, chawan, hojicha, japanese tea bowls, japanese tea sets, matcha, ryokucha, sencha, yunomi

Sites to See in Japan – Hiroshima Peace Park

January 17, 2015 by andy

Sites to See in Japan – Hiroshima Peace Park

There are several sites to see when visiting Hiroshima Peace Park. However, my approach has always been more straight forward and succinct, so as not to clutter what’s essential. Below are my choices for what to see at the Hiroshima Peace Park. The three locations I will highlight are: -Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum -Atomic Bomb […]

Filed Under: Cities and Towns, Hiroshima, Japan Stories Tagged With: genpaku dome, hiroshima, hiroshima peace memorial museum, hiroshima peace park, kenzo tange, okonomiyaki, okonomiyaki shops, the atomic bomb dome, the cenotaph, Tony Lajuan Alexander, yatai

Ryokan, Japan – One of the Best Possible Travel Destinations

January 17, 2015 by andy

Ryokan, Japan - One of the Best Possible Travel Destinations

Japan has always been one of the top tourist destinations in Asia. Tourists want to revisit the country’s historic past and experience its rich culture. They would also want to check on the country’s diverse natural resources and have a taste of Japanese cuisines. The country boasts of several key cities and towns. There’s definitely […]

Filed Under: Accommodation, Japan Stories, Ryokan Tagged With: bed and breakfast inn, bruce basic, cities, hotels, Japan, kaiseki, kyoto, ryokan, tatami, tokyo, top tourist attraction, tourists

Popular Tourist Attractions in Kyoto

January 17, 2015 by andy

Popular Tourist Attractions in Kyoto

Kyoto is a beautiful city located in the central part of the island of Honshu. Annually, it receives over 30 million tourists. A large number of temples, shrines and historical sites still survive in this beautiful city. As there are many places to visit and popular attractions in Kyoto, you need to plan your trip […]

Filed Under: Cities and Towns, Japan Stories, Kyoto Tagged With: byodoin temple, geisha houses, ginkaku-ji temple, gion, golden pavilion, heian-jingu shrine, houses, Japan, jishu shrine, kiyomizu-dera temple, kyoto, maiko, otowa waterfall, ren maki, silver pavilion, tourists, traditional, uji, unesco world heritage site

Planning a Ski Trip to Japan

January 17, 2015 by andy

Planning a Ski Trip to Japan

Even though Japan has a lot of ski and snowboarding resorts across the country it received the recognition it deserves regarding the features and quality of the slopes only recently. Therefore, if you love winter sports, you could consider giving one of the resorts in Japan a try. In case you are planning a trip […]

Filed Under: Japan Stories, Skiing, Tourism Tagged With: foreign, foreign tourists, hokkaido, Japan, resorts, seymour trent, ski resort, skiing, snowboarding, tourists, typhoon season

Business Etiquette in Japan – Tips for the First Time Visitor to Japan

January 17, 2015 by andy

Business Etiquette in Japan - Tips for the First Time Visitor to Japan

Visiting Japan for your first business trip can be a daunting experience. This article provides some tips for the first time business traveler to Japan. Etiquette generally is an important aspect of Japanese life and culture, so it should come as no surprise that business etiquette in Japan is one of those things Westerners would […]

Filed Under: Business in Japan, Japan Stories Tagged With: airport limousine bus, body language, business, business cards, business lunch, chopsticks, etiquette, Japan, narita, silence, tokyo

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