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The history of pottery in Japan stretches back a long way, and the Jomon pottery from the Jomon period, that began over 10,000 years ago, is said to be the oldest earthenware in Japan.

Shojin ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) is one of Japan’s traditional cuisines that was born from the Buddhist concept that meals were also a part of religious practice.

Chopsticks are indispensable cutlery items when it comes to Japanese cuisine. They are used not only for eating, but also for cooking.

Located at the western tip of Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone has flourished since the Edo period as a h

Roppongi is one of Tokyo’s most eminent downtown areas. 六本木は、東京を代表する繁華街の一つ。外国の大使館や企業、欧米人の住宅が多く集まり、日

Ise Jingu is affectionately known as "O-Ise-san". Its formal name is "Jingu". 「お伊勢さん」の名で人々から親しまれている

Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination where you can feel the charm of the

Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area make up a World Heritage Site consisting of the 47 buildings

Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost and largest prefecture. 北海道は日本最北、最大の都道府県です。広さは日本一ですが、人口密度の低さも日本一。そ

The tea ceremony is a traditional way of serving tea and entertaining guests.

The ukiyo-e that were developed in the Edo period were the advertising posters, postcards, and book illustrations of their time.

Rakugo is an art of humorous storytelling that has been around for 400 years, since the Edo period. It is performed in an entertainment hall known as a "yose".

Buddha statues are objects worshipped in Buddhism.

At one time in Japan, people ate nuts, fruit, and berries as snacks. It is said that this gave rise to what we now call confectionery.

We collectively refer to things such as judo, kendo, karate, and sumo as martial arts. 柔道や剣道、空手、相撲な

Nihonshu (Japanese sake) is a type of alcohol made by fermenting rice. It has been produced in Japan for more than 1,000 years.

In Japanese, wearing Japanese clothing is referred to as waso, and the accessories needed to put them on are called waso komono.

Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, with its white outer walls, has the largest tower of any castle in Japan.

Osaka is said to be Japan's number two city, after Tokyo.

Ginza is the most prestigious area in Japan. Many people aspire to open a shop, have a meal, or drink in an exclusive club here.