Culture
Bamboo Tells What Japan Is All About!
Kyoto, Japan
Hello. Welcome to "Bamboo Japan."As you see, Japan is a "bamboo country" with various kinds of bamboo rooted deep into diverse aspects of our lives. Actually when you travel across the country, you'll see bamboos out there all the time.In the spring bambo...
Shogo K.
Sep 29, 2024
Culture
Top Japanese Culture: 5 Traditions You Must Try In Japan
Japan
There are many types of Japanese traditions and culture that you’ll experience in Japan. One typical aspect of Japanese culture that you will see often is bowing. The Japanese bow to say hello or welcome, to say goodbye or come again, to say thank you, to...
Akane Nagata
Aug 06, 2024
Culture
Japanese Culture: The Differences Between Old and Modern
Japan
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 customs have been constantly evolving. Neither side is more favored than the other and the new and ...
Tien Tran
Aug 06, 2024
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 won...
GoWithGuide travel specialist Official
Jul 15, 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
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
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
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 happiness. They ...
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
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 and...
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
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 there...
Fujiko M.
Nov 07, 2022
Culture
Supreme "Sakura Empire?" Japan
Japan
Huge thanks for visiting sakura Japan. Ever since the Heian period (794 - 1185) "hana" (referring to flower) has long been about sakura (cherry blossom). This is why sakura is regarded as a national flower. The sakura front moves from the south to the nor...
Shogo K.
Oct 24, 2022
Culture
Natural Mineral Pigments used for Modern Japanese-style Painting
Hakone, Japan
I studfied natural miveral pigments which are used for Japanese-style painting. Please refer following.What is natural mineral pigments? That is one of the pigments which is used for the East. Examples of them are ultramarine blue, verdigris, vermilion, ...
Kashima H.
Oct 21, 2022
Culture
Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva statue at Murouji Temple (National Treasure)
Kyoto, Japan
(borrowed from the document folder which I bought at the official shop at Murouji Temple) As I wrote in my another blog, 'Nyoirin Kannon (Bodhisattva of Compassion) which I fell in love', my favorite Buddhist statue is Nyoirin Kannon at Daigoji Temple in ...
Tomoe S.
Oct 10, 2022
Culture
Great Buddha and Various Historical and Cultural Spots in Kamakura
Kamakura, Japan
There are two large statues of Buddha in Japan (Nara and Kamakura) called “Daibutsu” which means “Great Buddha”.The Great Buddha(13.5 meters, 121tons)” is one of the major landmarks and most popular tourist spot in Kamakura.“The Great Buddha” was complete...
Kashima H.
Sep 29, 2022
Culture
"Temple or Shrine; That Is the Question!"
Osaka, Japan
Super welcome to "Temple or Shrine." "Dad, is this a temple or shrine?" "It must be a temple. Coz there's a pagoda behind the temple. "Yeah, but it also looks like a shrine, honey. See. There's a shrine gate." "Right. What the heck happened?...
Shogo K.
Sep 18, 2022
Culture
Traditional but New, A Fashionable Usage of "Furoshiki"
Japan
Have you ever seen or heard about a Japanese cloth called “Furoshiki”? It is a traditional Japanese cloth for wrapping up various items for bringing with you. Although we seldom see people who are using it in our dairy life, but l found out it is very con...
Mariko W.
Sep 18, 2022
Culture
Japanese Maple Is Not Just Beautiful, but Super "Crisp!"
Osaka, Japan
Welcome to Maple Japan! Autumn colors are the pride of Japan, being enjoyed across Japan. In the western part of Japan, like Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Himeji, the autumn leaves are at their best from mid-November through early-December. The following ...
Shogo K.
Sep 15, 2022
Culture
New Year's preparation at Ushio Shrine, Sado Island
Japan
Newly braided "Shimenawa" sacred rope adorns the facade of the worship hall of Ushio Shrine The priest ties "shide" paper strips to shimenawa. This is the finishing touch of the decoration. Parishioners gathered at 8 a.m. to braid shimenawa on Dec. 10...
Fujiko M.
Sep 11, 2022
Culture
Buddhism Sect Transition In Japan, Zen, Samurai Spirit And Japanese Culture
Kyoto, Japan
For foreign tourists coming to Japan and Japanese people including me to truly understand lots of historical sites background in Japan such as Temples, gardens, castles, traditional culture of tea ceremony and so-on, we need to realize various Buddhism sp...
Kashima H.
Jul 19, 2022
Culture
Omiya Bonsai Museum in Saitama Prefecture
Saitama, Japan
One of the Japanese traditional culture and symbol which is well known in the world is Bonsai. The root of Bonsai is from China called Bonkei. It is said that Bonkei appeared in Tang dynasty (China: 618-907). Landscape painted by two dimension is Shan sh...
Kashima H.
Jul 19, 2022
Culture
Gioji, a tranquil small world in Sagano
Kyoto, Japan
In Sagano area in Kyoto, there is a small hermitage, called Gioji Temple. A small hermitage is surrounded by trees and moss. About 800 years ago, there was a dancer whose name was Gio. She was loved by the powerful leader, Taira-no-Kiyomori since she wa...
Tomoe S.
May 07, 2022
Culture
Houkokubyou, the mausoleum of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who achieved his ambition
Kyoto, Japan
Have you ever heard about Toyotomi Hideyoshi before? He unified Japan about 400 years ago (before 'Tokugawa'). He was born in a very poor farmer family and became the leader of Japan thanks to his talent. He served his master, Oda Nobunaga and won his fav...
Tomoe S.
May 05, 2022
Culture
Hinamatsuri, Doll’s（Girls') Festival
Kyoto, Japan
We, Japanese people, especially who have daughters celebrate 'Hinamatsuri', Doll's (Girls') Festival on March 3. Hinamatsuri has been an occasion to pray for daughters' growth and happiness. Most families with girls display dolls for the Doll's Festival ...
Tomoe S.
May 02, 2022
Culture
How to Celebrate Christmas in Japan - Places to See and Things to Do
Japan
Christmas is incredibly popular in Japan. Although Christmas in Japan might not be traditional, there are many places to see and things to do that keep the Christmas spirit alive. With almost every store chiming with carols and Christmas themed sweet trea...
Amy Dodgson
Apr 28, 2022
Culture
Japanese Businesses Card and Vending Machines: two things typically Japanese combined
Japan
Name cards and business cards are widely used in Japan, especially when you meet new people and would love to keep in touch with them in the future. The Japanese are very polite and properly observe a business card etiquette. Some rules for exchanging bus...
Yuri Sakurada
Apr 28, 2022