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Aug 26, Teaching English in Japan

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:40:55 GMT

Teaching English in Japan is a great way to not only live in and experience Japan, but actually get paid to do so! Thanks to the great number of Japanese who both want and need to learn English, English teaching jobs in Japan are always in great abundance, and with opportunities like the JET Program, it is relatively easy to secure a teaching job if you know where to look.

Aug 5, Japan Islands

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:47:03 GMT

Essential Information on the Japan islands, including the main island of Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Okinawa.

Aug 5, Toshogu Shrine | Nikko Travel

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:35:37 GMT

Toshogu Shrine, located in Nikko, Japan, is home to the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's first shogun. Toshogu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features ornate, colorful, architecture and lavishly decorated wood carvings influenced by China, and as such is a unique and exciting Japan attraction well worth visiting.

Jul 30, Banking in Japan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:08:25 GMT

Learn where and how to exchange your currency for yen and other essentials of banking in Japan.

Jul 30, Guide to Airports in Japan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:32:23 GMT

Essential guide to the major airports in Japan, including Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport.

Jul 30, Places to Visit in Japan | Japan Travel

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:56:52 GMT

Where are the best places to visit in Japan? Start out by exploring the exciting and vibrant capital city of Tokyo, the temples and shines of the ancient capitals of Kyoto, Nara, and Kamakura, the modern international city of Yokohama, or the friendly city of Osaka.

Jul 28, World Cosplay Summit 2010

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:40:30 GMT

The World Cosplay Summit 2010 kicks off on July 31 in Japan with the Nishiki BouleVaed Red Carpet March. World Cosplay Summit 2010 Event Info Details

Jul 27, Nikko Travel Guide

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:01:51 GMT

Nikko Travel Guide...Nikko is a city to the north of Tokyo that is a popular tourist destination famous for the mausoleums of the Tokugawa shoguns, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as soothing onsen hot springs surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of wooded mountains, waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails.

Jul 22, EJG Japan Food Guide

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:32:53 GMT

The EJG Japan Food Guide to Japan's incomparable food culture. Inside, you'll find a wealth of info on food in Japan, restaurants in Japan, dining in Japan, and Japanese food recipes.

Jul 22, Cool Japan Stuff | Japan Travel

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:23:46 GMT

This section of our website is reserved simply for uniquely cool Japan stuff. If it's cool, if it's Japan or Japanese, and if it's stuff, then you'll find it right here! You know the kind of stuff we're talking about. Japanese vending machines. Japanese toilets. Japanese convenience stores. Japanese depachika. Cool Stuff like that!

Jul 21, Japanese Bento Box Lunches | Japan Food

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:36:02 GMT

Japan is famous for Japanese bento box lunches, artistically prepared and nutritionally balanced quick meals that are usually sold in Japanese convenience stores as well as specialty bento shops called

Jul 21, Japanese Food Displays | Cool Japan Stuff

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:00:13 GMT

Fake Japanese food displays can be found in many restaurants in Japan. These incredibly realistic food models function to give a visual idea of what kinds of foods the restaurant serves while at the same time appealing to the senses of would-be diners in order to entice them inside. These plastic food models are often a saving grace for foreign diners who do not speak Japanese.

Jun 17, Yokozuna Hakuho Wins 2nd Straight Sumo Title

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:43:50 GMT

Yokozuna Hakuho is the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, completing the 15-day event with a perfect 15-0 record. This win gives Hakuho is second

Jun 8, How to Eat with Chopsticks

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:09:29 GMT

Quick guide on how to eat with chopsticks.

Jun 8, Essential Japan Guide Affiliate Links

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:51:05 GMT

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Jun 5, Japanese Candy and Snacks| Japanese Sweets

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:13:58 GMT

Japanese Candy and Snacks...Visit any Japanese convenience store or grocery store and get ready to be amazed by Japan's overwhelming selection of candy and snacks, including Pocky, Hello Kitty snacks, Japanese rice snacks, and much more. Read all about them in our guide to Japanese snacks and candy!

Jun 4, Naoto Kan to Be Elected Japan's New Prime Minister

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:31:26 GMT

The lower house of Japan's parliament elected Finance Minister Naoto Kan to be Japan's new prime minister Friday, following the resignation of Yukio Hatoyama

Jun 3, Japanese Donuts | Japanese Sweets

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:29:10 GMT

Japanese Donuts...You may be surprised to learn that Japanese people love donuts! Popular chains like Mister Donut attract crowds of young donut lovers. And new upscale gourmet donuts and even baked donuts are also gaining popularity in Japan.

Jun 3, Japanese Ice Cream | Japanese Sweets

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:05:11 GMT

Japanese ice cream is a popular treat in Japan, which may be surprising to some considering that milk and dairy products are not originally part of the traditional Japanese diet. Japanese ice cream treats include uniquely flavored gelato, smooth and delicious soft serve ice cream, mochi ice cream, red bean ice cream, and dozens of novelty ice cream treats available in Japanese convenience store freezers.

Jun 2, Le Bretagne Crepes in Takashimaya Shinjuku

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:52:23 GMT

Le Bretagne is one of the first original French style creperies in Japan. They offer all kinds of crepes. Whether you're looking for a light dinner or

Jun 2, Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama to Resign

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:23:57 GMT

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama announced Wednesday he will resign after eight months in power. Hatoyama becomes the 4th Japanese minister in as

Jun 1, Japanese Crepes | Japanese Sweets

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:17:15 GMT

Japanese crepes are a popular dessert item in Japan, especially among young Japanese women. Japanese love this traditional French dessert, as evident by the many crepe shops and stands that can be found all over Japan serving up an amazing variety of sinfully sweet and fruity flavor combinations.

May 31, Suica Prepaid Card

Mon, 31 May 2010 01:29:10 GMT

The Suica prepaid card is a rechargeable smart convenience card that enables users to ride trains in Japan without purchasing a ticket each time.

May 29, The Essential Japan Guide | An Insider's Guide to the Best of Japan

Sat, 29 May 2010 12:42:59 GMT

The Essential Japan Guide is an insider's guide to the best of Japan, with a special emphasis on info for first-time Japan travelers. Plan your Japan travel, learn about Japanese food and Japanese culture, discover the coolest Japan stuff, learn to speak Japanese, and check out our Japan travel guides to the best places to visit in Japan.

May 28, Cool Japanese Products | Cool Japan Stuff

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:12:05 GMT

On this page we introduce you to some of our favorite cool Japanese products. Here you'll find cool Japanese items like Japanese health products, kawaii Japanese erasers and stationary, cute accessories, and much more!

May 28, Japanese Foot Massage | Cool Japan Stuff

Fri, 28 May 2010 01:42:13 GMT

The take-fumi bamboo Japanese foot massage tool has been used in Japan for centuries to provide soothing relief for tired, sore feet. Discover one of the Japanese secrets to health and longevity!

May 27, Japanese Erasers | Cute Japanese Items

Thu, 27 May 2010 03:05:01 GMT

Check out our collection of cute Japanese erasers! Our cool Japanese eraser sets include Japanese food erasers, dessert erasers, and cute character erasers!

May 27, Cute Japanese Items | Cool Japan Stuff

Thu, 27 May 2010 02:16:52 GMT

On this page we feature our favorite collection of cute Japanese items, including kawaii items like cute Japanese stationary, cute Japanese toys, Japanese erasers, and all of the trendiest cute Japanese fashion accessories popular right now in cool Japanese fashion centers like Harajuku and Shibuya!

May 27, English in Japan

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:41:08 GMT

What if I don't speak or read Japanese? Is information available in English? Find out whether you'll be understood when speaking English in Japan.

May 22, Maps of Japan

Sat, 22 May 2010 15:04:29 GMT

On this page you'll find convenient Google maps of Japan for Japan's major cities as well as Japan's most popular travel destinations. Simply click on the map of your area of interest and zoom to explore your destination of interest.

May 21, Japanese Sweets | Japan Food

Fri, 21 May 2010 18:13:43 GMT

If you have a sweet tooth, then you're going to love Japanese sweets and desserts. In Japan you'll find an amazing array of delectible sweets, including everything from traditional sweets like taiyaki and dango to imported sweets and desserts like cake, ice cream, candy and crepes, all of which have been refined into a uniquely Japanese style and flavor.

May 21, Japanese Toilets | Cool Japan Stuff

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:44:50 GMT

Japanese toilets are famous for their high-tech functionality, heated toilet seats, and even those fake flushing noise buttons installed in women's restrooms in Japan. The king of toilets in Japan is Toto, the company that brings warmth and comfort to Japanese behinds.

May 20, Japanese Ramen | Japan Food

Thu, 20 May 2010 16:42:53 GMT

Japanese ramen is a noodle soup dish, originally derived from China, that has evolved into one of Japan's most popular foods, if not an outright obsession.

May 18, 2010 May Grand Sumo Tournament Underway

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:22:58 GMT

The 2010 May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo is underway. Entering the second week, Yokozuna Hakuho remains undefeated, followed by newly promoted Ozeki

May 10, Japanese Handy Wash

Mon, 10 May 2010 01:38:21 GMT

A portable water sprayer for anal and genital cleansing that I introduce here is more nature friendly than an electric toilet seats or a portable battery-operated

May 10, Free Japanese Tissue

Mon, 10 May 2010 01:37:46 GMT

Distributing free pocket tissues (a pocket-seized pack including 10 folded paper sheets and an insert) to passersby around the major railroad stations

May 10, Nanmoku Village

Mon, 10 May 2010 01:08:43 GMT

Welcome to Nanmoku-mura! Most scenic village in Japan. Where? Nanmoku-mura (Nanmoku village) is located in in Kanra county, Gunma Prefecture, central

May 9, Fujinomiya

Sun, 09 May 2010 01:43:56 GMT

Fujinomiya is a city in central Shizuoka Prefecture, the foot of Mount Fuji (Sister City: Santa Monica (CA) / Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province (China)).

May 9, Aizu Wakamatsu

Sun, 09 May 2010 01:19:58 GMT

Aizu-Wakamatsu is a city located in the Aizu region of Fukushima-prefecture in Northeast Japan (Sister City: Lees Summit (MO) mainly for student exchange

May 9, Night Viewing Tour in Yokkaichi

Sun, 09 May 2010 01:10:53 GMT

Yokkaichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is now planning a Night viewing tour in Yokkaichi around next June. Yokkaichi is a city located in Mie-prefecture

May 8, Japan Events and News

Sat, 08 May 2010 14:10:27 GMT

On this page you'll find updates on current and upcoming Japan events, info and news. If you know of any Japan event, big or small, anywhere in Japan, that may be of interest to our readers, use the form below to post it here!

Apr 30, Traditional Japanese Sweets | Japan Food

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:00:56 GMT

Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat. Often created in the shape of leaves, flowers, and other articles of nature, wagashi represent Japan's four distinct changing seasons and appeal to all five of the human senses. Wagashi are commonly served as the Japanese tea ceremony sweets.

Apr 30, Japan Facts | Discover Japanese Culture

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:44:24 GMT

On our page of Japan facts, you'll find some basic facts about Japan as well as some fun facts about Japan.

Apr 29, Essential Japan Guide Blog | RSS Feed

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:47:59 GMT

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Apr 29, Chankonabe | Japan Food

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:18:38 GMT
Chankonabe, or chanko nabe, is the staple food eaten by sumo wrestlers in Japan to pack on the pounds they need to compete in the sumo ring. Refined and tasty variations of this dish can be enjoyed at chanko nabe restaurants in Japan.

Apr 29, Japanese Fashion Trends | Japanese Culture

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:13:13 GMT
In our Japanese Fashion trends section, we provide you a glimpse at Japan's cutting-edge fashion scene. Japan is one of the world's leading centers for the latest global fashion trends, and many of the world's top designers draw on Japanese street fashion found on the streets of Harajuku and Shibuya for inspiration in their designs.

Apr 27, Where are the mausoleums of Tokugawa shoguns located?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:44:18 GMT
Where are the mausoleums of Tokugawa shoguns located

Apr 27, What's the best way to immerse yourself in Japan's culture?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:43:19 GMT
I've been living in Japan for a few months and I'm finding it hard to immerse myself into Japanese culture. I still feel like a gaijin living on the outside.

Apr 27, Japan Questions

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:02:42 GMT
Japan questions...Have a question about living in Japan, Japanese culture, Japan travel, or the Japanese language? Ask it here!

Apr 19, Himeji Castle | Himeji City, Japan

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:41:31 GMT
Himeji Castle, located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and most impressive ancient castles. An awe-inspiring structure, it is nicknamed