Evangelion Real Locations: Hakone & the NGE Universe in Real Life
"Neon Genesis Evangelion" (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン / NGE, 1995–1996) — directed by Anno Hideaki (庵野秀明) and produced by Gainax —…
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Forest Bathing (森林浴, Shinrin-yoku) in Japan: The Science & the Best Forests
Shinrin-yoku (森林浴) — literally "forest bathing" — was coined as a term by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture,…
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Attending a Real Japanese Festival: Awa Odori Dance Experience (Tokushima)
For four days every August — specifically August 12th through 15th — the city of Tokushima (徳島) on…
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Best Onsen Towns Near Tokyo: Nikko Yumoto, Kusatsu, Ikaho — Compared
Within 3 hours of Tokyo by train, a remarkable concentration of hot spring towns exists — the result…
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Canyoning in Japan: Descending Waterfalls in Gifu and Hyogo
Canyoning (キャニオニング) — the activity of descending steep river gorges by a combination of jumping, sliding, rappelling, swimming,…
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A Night at a Real Baseball Game in Japan: Fan Culture & Cheering Sections
Japanese baseball fans are, by international comparison, extraordinary. In a country known for reserved public behavior, the baseball…
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Akihabara for Beginners: How to Navigate Tokyo’s Anime & Electronics Mecca
Akihabara (秋葉原) — abbreviated by its visitors as "Akiba (アキバ)" — occupies approximately 0.4 square kilometers in Chiyoda…
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Anime Pilgrimage (聖地巡礼) in Japan: How Fans Visit Their Favorite Show’s Real Locations
Seichi junrei (聖地巡礼 / "sacred site pilgrimage") — the practice of visiting real-world locations that appear in anime,…
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Attack on Titan Real Locations: Hita City (Oita) & Beyond
"Attack on Titan" (進撃の巨人 / Shingeki no Kyojin) — Hajime Isayama's manga (2009–2021) and its anime adaptation —…
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Best Ski Resorts Japan | Niseko vs Hakuba vs Nozawa
Japan Winter Guide · Skiing Niseko vs Hakuba vs Nozawa Onsen:An Honest Japanese Comparison Japan’s “Japow” + World-Class…
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