Understanding Japan

  • Published on : 05/10/2014
  • by : C.W.
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Near and far, familiar and unknown

Too often, the Japan is considered impermeable, mysterious ... Not really. Understanding Japan is to understand the country, its people, arts and beliefs. Bliss.

Understanding Japan

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National Holidays in Japan

Did you know that Japan has 16 public holidays? More than just breaks, they are cultural events that give Japanese people the chance to travel and enjoy local traditions.

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Japanese Fashion: from chic to shock

Japanese fashion is deeply rooted in the country's history and culture.

Tengu (Yokai)

Scream in terror with these spooky summertime activities in Japan!

More effective than ice cream or kakigori, horror thrills are an excellent way to cool off. Stemming from old traditions, ghost stories are still very popular in Japan when summer arrives.

Tokyo's major universities

As well as being a major business center and home to a quarter of Japan's population, Tokyo and its suburbs are home to a number of prestigious universities.