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3 Great Craftworks of Tosa-washi ( Japanese Handmade Paper ) in Kochi
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 heri...

Kosuke K.
Kosuke K.
Jan 05, 2024
3 Unforgettable & Heartwarming Scenes Along The Pilgrimage Route In Kochi
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 garde...

Kosuke K.
Kosuke K.
Jan 05, 2024
3 Great Hidden Spots of Kochi Castle
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...

Kosuke K.
Kosuke K.
Jan 05, 2024
You'll Never Say, "What a Shock!" "Wa-shoku" Is the Very Soul of "Omotenashi" Japan!
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 abou...

Shogo K.
Shogo K.
Dec 09, 2023
Tokyoites Have Our Invisible Rules
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...

Mari K.
Mari K.
Jul 25, 2023
Cleanliness in Japan
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...

Mari K.
Mari K.
Jun 28, 2023
Medinet Habu
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 م...

Mahmoud O.
Mahmoud O.
Jun 12, 2023
Ancient Egyptian Language
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 ي...

Mahmoud O.
Mahmoud O.
Jun 12, 2023
Husband and wife marriage rocks, spiritual seashore shrine
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...

Shin Y.
Shin Y.
Feb 17, 2023
Ancient Portraits in Florence
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 stu...

Loredana A.
Loredana A.
Dec 25, 2022
Hinadolls！　What wonderful dolls they are !
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 Festiv...

Katie T.
Katie T.
Dec 25, 2022
Vending Machines
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 ...

Tomoe S.
Tomoe S.
Dec 23, 2022
Raphael in Florence
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 achieve...

Loredana A.
Loredana A.
Dec 22, 2022
Etruscan Women in Art
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 t...

Loredana A.
Loredana A.
Dec 22, 2022
Guided Art Tours: An Immersive Experience
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. Th...

Mari K.
Mari K.
Dec 20, 2022
Nyoirin Kannon ('Bodhisattva of Compassion') which I fell in love
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!...

Tomoe S.
Tomoe S.
Dec 20, 2022
Sumo, Japanese national sport
Culture

Sumo, Japanese national sport

Tokyo, Japan

Sumo wrestling is the Japanese traditional national sport which was originally a Shinto ritual for good harvest about 1500 years ago. Two sumo wrestl...

Tomoe S.
Tomoe S.
Dec 19, 2022
Yasaka-no-tou(Yasaka Pagoda)
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...

Tomoe S.
Tomoe S.
Dec 12, 2022
Judith, the "Other" David of Florence
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 st...

Loredana A.
Loredana A.
Dec 12, 2022
Imperial Palace Tour by the Imperial Household Agency: Only seeing some of the public buildings fro
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 Bu...

Yoko T.
Yoko T.
Dec 11, 2022
Samurai District
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...

Sachi K.
Sachi K.
Dec 09, 2022
Top Japanese Culture: 5 Traditions You Must Try in Japan
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: October 15, 2022 There are many types of Japane...

A
Akane N.
Nov 30, 2022
Japanese Culture: The Differences Between Old and Modern
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 ...

T
Tien T.
Nov 28, 2022
Street Art - major around the world coming in to Tokyo
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 dif...

Mari K.
Mari K.
Nov 14, 2022
Cat Street－Harajuku – Vintage Fashion
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...

Mari K.
Mari K.
Nov 09, 2022
Bamboo craftsman in Sado Island
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, bambo...

Fujiko M.
Fujiko M.
Nov 07, 2022
Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha Statue), 東大寺(大仏)
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, includ...

Masaki H.
Masaki H.
Nov 02, 2022
Hanami or Cherry Blossoms, the Japanese Sense of Beauty
Culture

Hanami or Cherry Blossoms, the Japanese Sense of Beauty

Japan

 Japanese people find beauty in the fleeting nature of physical things. The beauty found in cherry blossoms is one of the typical examples which in...

Masaki H.
Masaki H.
Nov 02, 2022
Is Japan "Obsessed" with Cleanliness?
Culture

Is Japan "Obsessed" with Cleanliness?

Tokyo, Japan

"Why is Japan so clean and tidy?" This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get while working as a tour guide. Many foreigners are surpris...

Mari K.
Mari K.
Oct 25, 2022
Supreme "Sakura Empire?" Japan
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 bloss...

Shogo K.
Shogo K.
Oct 24, 2022
Ukiyo-e and Its Influence on Impressionism
Culture

Ukiyo-e and Its Influence on Impressionism

Tokyo, Japan

Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese traditional printing which was established during the Edo period and became popular among ordinary people in the 17th C...

Mari K.
Mari K.
Oct 23, 2022
Natural Mineral Pigments used for Modern Japanese-style Painting
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 o...

Kashima H.
Kashima H.
Oct 21, 2022
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