Tea ceremony (part 1)
Among the unique arts, which in our understanding are inextricably linked with Japan, is the art of the tea ceremony, which means literally "tea with hot water" (cha - tea,…

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Sakura blossom time (part 1)
Haaru, spring in Japanese, is the time of flowering of the “sakura” decorative cherry, which is associated with one of the most beautiful holidays of the Land of the Rising…

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SAKURA IN CONCRETE JUNGLE
Many tourists come to Japan to enjoy sakura blossoms and take part in the khans, a long-standing Japanese tradition, when the Japanese go to parks and gardens to have a…

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EVENT CALENDAR – TOKYO, JULY 219 (part 1)

The onset of July marks the beginning of the season of summer festivals. And even if in July the festival excitement does not reach its climax, the month will be more eventful with holidays and events than wet and rainy June. To start with, in July there are many fireworks festivals, including the famous festival on the Sumida River. But these are far from all the important events. If you purchased a tour to Japan in July or decided to relax in the summer in Japan on your own, pay attention to the list of the most anticipated July events so you don’t miss anything.

CITAMATI TANABATA FESTIVAL
Time: July 4-8, main events July 6-7. Continue reading

19 THINGS YOU CAN'T DO IN JAPAN (part 2)
8. DO NOT BE ABUSED WITH STICKS Before heading to Japan, learn how to use chopsticks (o-hashi). It is not that difficult. It’s enough to practice a little to impress…

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TOKYO THROUGH THE LENS - THE MOST INTERESTING PLACES FOR A PHOTOSESSION (part 3)
UENO PARK - UNIT OF TEMPLES WITH FLORA AND FAUNA Ueno Park was created in the distant nineteenth century specifically for the relaxation of the royal family. Now Tokyois are…

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Japanese New Year (part 3)
And NOW THE MOST PLEASANT - GIFTS Interesting articles The first thing that comes to the Japanese mind: clay, paper, drawn, metal, plastic - any images and figures of the…

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