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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Tokyo, Japan

While our travel plans may be put on hold, it doesn’t mean we can’t dream up where we’ll go next.
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Did you know?: Japanese Bon Odori entertains ancestors' souls

Bon Odori summer festivals are usually held at shrines, temples and public squares as they are considered important events bringing communities together.
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Did you know?: How Buddha’s birthday is celebrated in Japan

Christ’s birthday is December 25, but did you know when Buddha’s birthday is? In Japan, Buddha’s birthday is celebrated April 8.
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Exploring Japan: A day trip to Kawasaki Daishi

Heikenji Temple, aka Kawasaki Daishi, is one of the most popular Buddhist Temples in Kanagawa Prefecture and a must-see attraction in Kawasaki City.
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Minami Boso in southern Chiba Peninsula, Japan

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.
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Japan’s temples and shrines are not same. Here's why!

People may be surprised to hear that Japan has more temples (77,000) and shrines (81,000) than convenience stores (48,908). But according to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, it’s true. When it comes to the differences between these two types of sanctuaries, however, the equation is not so simple.
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My Paradise: Spend a Day on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Lantau Island is Hong Kong’s largest surrounding island. Hong Kong actually has 250 little islands off its coast; most of them are uninhabited.
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Experience Japan’s Zen temple cuisine with Kokoro Care Package’s shojin ryori box!

On my very first visit to Tenryuji in Arashiyama in 2011, I made a reservation for the Zen temple’s restaurant Shigetsu, which specializes in shojin ryori.
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Did you know: Power spots in Japan?

Japanese often associate “Power Spots” with Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, along with large mountains, islands and lakes. In fact, there are about 165,000 shrines and temples, more than three times the number of convenience stores (50,000) within the nation.
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Hirado, Japan

Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.
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Jakkepoes near Torii Station offers fluffy, savory pancakes

What’s not to love about a pancake house that flips your pancakes to order and is located by a quiet beach. So next time you’re out on a weekend drive, steer your way toward Jakkepoes in Yomitan.
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VIDEO| Taste of China: Iron Chef's recipe for spicy shrimp dish

Ebi-chili is a sweet and spicy shrimp dish you’ll find at many Chinese restaurants in Japan.
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Italian Kitchen: Pasta/ravioli recipe for beginners

Fast and easy homemade pasta recipe. Perfect for easy Monday night dinners. Ingredients and directions easy to follow for both beginners and advanced cooks.
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5 simple, delicious recipes with Okinawa's famous brown sugar

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.
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Awesome gift ideas! 5 handy Japanese kitchen gadgets

Due to COVID, our time at home got longer and longer. Well, how about a gift to make that homelife a little more special? Step up, kitchen appliances!
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The Okinawa connection between Awamori and Karate

Okinawa is well-known as the birthplace of karate, but Japan’s southern islands are also home to the creation of a unique distilled liquor known as awamori.