Manners Japanese Etiquette and Manners: The Custom of Removing Shoes and Its Cultural Background
One of the customs that often surprises visitors to Japan is the practice of removing shoes before entering certain spac...
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Manners Japanese Etiquette and Manners: The Culture of Greetings and Honorifics
One of the first things many visitors notice in Japan is the importance of greetings and the way language changes depend...
Manners Basic Manners to Know in Japan
If you are planning a trip to Japan, you may wonder how to behave on trains, in restaurants, or at shrines and temples. ...
Landscapes Natural Landscapes of the Kyushu and Okinawa Regions
The Kyushu and Okinawa regions spread across the southern part of Japan and offer a rich variety of natural scenery, inc...
Landscapes Natural Landscapes of the Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku Regions
The Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions extend across western Japan and the island of Shikoku, offering a wide variety ...
Landscapes Natural Landscapes of the Tokai and Hokuriku Regions
The Tokai and Hokuriku regions stretch from the central part of the Japanese archipelago to both the Sea of Japan and th...
Landscapes Natural Landscapes of the Kanto and Koshinetsu Regions
The Kanto and Koshinetsu regions are located in the central part of Japan.
Here, visitors can experience diverse natura...
Landscapes Natural Landscapes of Tohoku
The Tohoku region is located in the northern part of Honshu, Japan’s main island.
It is known for its rich natural envi...
Landscapes Natural Landscapes of Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the northernmost region of Japan. It is famous for its wide land, rich nature, and clear seasonal changes. H...
Geography Regional Characteristics of the Hokkaido Region
Overview of the Hokkaido Region
Area
The Hokkaido region is Japan’s northernmost and largest area, covering about 83,0...