Culture
Your In-depth Guide To The Colosseum
Rome, Italy
The Colosseum is arguably the most iconic landmark in all of Rome, standing as a symbol of Roman power for almost 2,000 years, the gargantuan amphitheater has stood as a witness to the eternal city's history. Officially recognized as one of the seven w...
GoWithGuide travel specialist Official
Jul 15, 2024
Culture
Top Japanese Culture: 5 Traditions You Must Try In Japan
Japan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Come & enjoy the beauty of Japan with our highly rated Japan private tours. LAST UPDATED: June 12th, 2024 There are many types of Japanese traditions and culture that you’ll experience in Japan. One typical aspect of Japanese culture that you w...
Akane Nagata
Jun 25, 2024
Culture
Japanese Buddhism: Facts To Know Before Visiting Japan
Japan
Buddhism in Japan is more a part of the culture of Japan rather than a religion. This may seem odd to people belonging to religions like Christianity or Islam, but maybe this social influence is one of the unique characteristics of Japan. This influence o...
Akane Nagata
Jun 20, 2024
Culture
Michelangelo's Early Career
Florence, Italy
Creator of the most famous statue in the world, the David, Michelangelo represents the epitome of the Renaissance genius. He began his career in the workshop of the painter Domenico del Ghirlandaio. Ghirlandaio led a successful workshop in Florence, cater...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
Discovering The “Other” Masters At The Uffizi
Florence, Italy
Everyone who visits the Uffizi naturally wants to see all the most famous works, like the works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo. At the Uffizi, the galleries displaying works by these masters are the most crowded. Many other masterwork...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
The Florence Cathedral Dome
Florence, Italy
In 2020 Florence Commemorated 600 Years of its Landmark Dome. Construction of the record-breaking dome of Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, began in August 1420 after years of irresolution. At the time of its construction, the Cathedral of F...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
Michelangelo’s Last Years in Florence
Florence, Italy
Michelangelo left Florence for good in 1534, never to come back alive. Before he departed for Rome, Michelangelo had been working on elaborate sculptural and architectural projects for Medici popes Leo X and Clement VII at San Lorenzo. His first...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
Judith, The "Other" David Of Florence
Florence, Italy
Many are familiar with the Biblical account of David, the young shepherd boy who took down the giant Goliath simply with his sling. It is a classic story of good versus evil ‒ a tale of how the underdog saves the day in the end. From medieval times and th...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
Etruscan Women in Art
Florence, Italy
The Etruscans, the ancient inhabitants of the Italian peninsula, created a sophisticated culture long before the Romans. The Etruscans passed down to the Romans many elements of their art, architecture, engineering, and religious ritual. Their story thou...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
Raphael in Florence
Florence, Italy
The three great Italian masters, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael practically gave us the High Renaissance. A period of remarkable artistic achievement and production, the High Renaissance also marked the rebirth of Rome as an arts center where decaden...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
Ancient Portraits in Florence
Florence, Italy
A face from the past at the National Archeological Museum in Florence provides a glimpse of painting in the Classical World. An in-depth study of Renaissance art requires a study of the art of the ancient world. The term “Renaissance” itself, coined ...
Loredana A.
May 14, 2024
Culture
3 Great Craftworks of Tosa-washi ( Japanese Handmade Paper ) in Kochi
Kochi, Japan
Washi is traditional Japanese paper. Wa means Japanese and shi means paper. As a Japanese craft, it is registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Washi is generally tougher than ordinary paper and is used in many traditional arts. Origami, Shodo...
Kosuke K.
Jan 05, 2024
Culture
3 Unforgettable & Heartwarming Scenes Along The Pilgrimage Route In Kochi
Kochi, Japan
Along the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage Route you will be able to see a lot of beautiful scenes such as rice field, street cars, Japanese traditional gardens, Shinto shrines and so on. Each temple has its own atmosphere, unique buildings and the beautiful gard...
Kosuke K.
Jan 05, 2024
Culture
3 Great Hidden Spots of Kochi Castle
Kochi, Japan
In Kochi, many foreign tourists visit Kochi Castle and enjoy taking pictures of the castle tower, the main gate and the main citadel. Of course, these spots are magnificent with the long history. You will be satisfied with these sightseeing spots, but the...
Kosuke K.
Jan 05, 2024
Culture
You'll Never Say, "What a Shock!" "Wa-shoku" Is the Very Soul of "Omotenashi" Japan!
Kyoto, Japan
Hello. Huge welcome to Wa-shoku! And I'm sorry for my trivial pun in the title. Hopefuly I'm not a "pun man?"First of all, a touch of information about Omotenashi just for your reference. Currently the term, Omotenashi, is one of the key words in Japan's ...
Shogo K.
Dec 09, 2023
Culture
Tokyoites Have Our Invisible Rules
Tokyo, Japan
"Please stand up. If you are in Tokyo, please do as Tokyoites do," I said to two foreign boys sitting on the ground beside the escalator to Shibuya Sky in July 2023. This is the second time. The first time was at Ueno in June. I've noticed that some f...
Mari K.
Jul 25, 2023
Culture
Cleanliness in Japan
Japan
“Why Japan is so clean and tidy” is one of the most frequently asked questions while I have been working as a tour guide.Many foreigners are surprised: 1. Public spaces including streets, train stations and toilets are clean without trash. It’s difficult ...
Mari K.
Jun 28, 2023
Culture
Medinet Habu
Egypt
مقدمة لمدينة هابوإذا كنت في الأقصر في أي وقت وكان لديك بضع ساعات إضافية لقتلها ، فتأكد من إضافة مدينة هابو إلى قائمة الأماكن التي يمكنك زيارتها. يقع مجمع المعابد هذا خارج المدينة مباشرة وقد بناه رمسيس الثالث في أواخر الأسرة الثامنة عشر. الموقع محفوظ جيدًا...
Mahmoud O.
Jun 12, 2023
Culture
Ancient Egyptian Language
Luxor, Egypt
مقدمة في اللغة المصرية القديمةتعتبر اللغة المصرية القديمة من أقدم اللغات المحلية وتعتبر فرعًا من عائلة اللغات الأفرو آسيوية. على الرغم من أنه لم يعد يتم التحدث بها ، إلا أن الكتابة الهيروغليفية تظل موردا قيما لعلماء اللغويات. في هذه الوحدة ، سوف نقدم للطل...
Mahmoud O.
Jun 12, 2023
Culture
Husband and wife marriage rocks, spiritual seashore shrine
Mie, Japan
It is said that a worshipper should purify his or her body and soul before going to prayer for Ise-Jingu shrine, the great central shrine of Shintoism in Japan. This pictures are Futamiga-ura seaside sacred place enshrined married rock, wedded rock, call...
Shin Y.
Feb 17, 2023
Culture
Hinadolls！ What wonderful dolls they are !
Japan
At a hotel lobby A empress doll made by my mother A empress doll made by my mother Have you ever heard of "Hina-Matsuri" (Doll's Festival / Girl's Festival) ? Families with girls celebrate March 3rd to wish thier health, growth, and happin...
Katie T.
Dec 25, 2022
Culture
Vending Machines
Kyoto, Japan
If you come to Japan, you may find many unique vending machines. You can get bottled cold drinks such as water, Coke, Sprite, green tea, and so on if you push the blue button and get bottled hot drinks such as coffee, tea, cocoa, green tea, and so on if y...
Tomoe S.
Dec 23, 2022
Culture
Guided Art Tours: An Immersive Experience
Tokyo, Japan
Guided art tours introduce Japanese fine art to foreign tourists more intimately. Without a guide, they are not able to enjoy their museum journey. They don’t know where to go and which piece of art to look at. It’s difficult to understand Japanese art by...
Mari K.
Dec 20, 2022
Culture
Nyoirin Kannon ('Bodhisattva of Compassion') which I fell in love
Kyoto, Japan
Since I began studying as a tour guide, I have had so many chances to see Buddhist statues at many temples and museums, and recently, I saw (found!) a cute Buddhist statue which melted my heart on a website page. The picture had no name of the statue a...
Tomoe S.
Dec 20, 2022
Culture
Yasaka-no-tou(Yasaka Pagoda)
Kyoto, Japan
You have seen a picture of this pagoda ('Tou' in Japanese).People call this tower 'Yasaka-no-tou' (official name is 'Hokanji Temple'.) It's located in the center, between Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizudera Temple and registered as an Important Cultural Proper...
Tomoe S.
Dec 12, 2022
Culture
Imperial Palace Tour by the Imperial Household Agency: Only seeing some of the public buildings fro
Tokyo, Japan
The Imperial Palace is such a vast place with many trees that you cannot have a glimpse of the Imperial Residence near the Hanzomon.It differs from Buckingham Palace that the Residential area and the surroundings are completely off limits. www.kunaicho.go...
Yoko T.
Dec 11, 2022
Culture
Samurai District
Kanazawa, Japan
These traditional streets retains the atmosphere of a castle town about 150 years ago. These mud walls have roofs and covers to protect from the snow. The heights of the walls are different depending on the samurais’ ranking. Footman House This hous...
Sachi K.
Dec 09, 2022
Culture
Japanese Culture: The Differences Between Old and Modern
Japan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Come & enjoy the beauty of Japan with our highly rated Japan private tours. When you think of a country where modern and ancient cultures are blended in harmony, I'm sure the first place you'd think of is Japan. Japanese culture and custom...
Tien Tran
Nov 28, 2022
Culture
Street Art - major around the world coming in to Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
What is street art? What is the difference between street art and graffiti? According to Difference Between Net, an online dictionary, the biggest difference between street art and graffiti is that graffiti is illegal. Graffiti artists sneak out at night ...
Mari K.
Nov 14, 2022
Culture
Cat Street－Harajuku – Vintage Fashion
Tokyo, Japan
Many foreigners are visiting Cat Street. Why? Cat Street in Harajuku is a birth-place of various fashion trends. After World War II, there used to be a residential area for the US Air Force called Washington Heights, located on the back of Meiji Shrine. ...
Mari K.
Nov 09, 2022
Culture
Bamboo craftsman in Sado Island
Sado, Japan
Mr. Akio Kazuma, only a few bamboo craftsman living in Sado Island. He showcases and sells his bamboo works once a year in mid-October. First, bamboo vase with beautiful flowers. This is "Toki's nest". Toki is an internationally protected bird and the...
Fujiko M.
Nov 07, 2022
Culture
Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha Statue), 東大寺(大仏)
Nara, Japan
Todaiji Temple at the foot of Mt.Wakakusayama is located in the central part of Nara city. 東大寺は奈良市の中心部、若草山の麓にあります。 The Deer Park, including Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Kasugataisha Shrine and Syosoin Treasure House is one of the most fa...
Masaki H.
Nov 02, 2022