Anna Ayvazyan

Hiking is a great way to explore Japan outside of visiting the hustling and bustling city centers of major cities. In these regions, there are typically several hiking trails you can take.

Arashiyama is a city that is about thirty minutes from Kyoto Station. Like Kyoto, it has a rich history and various experiences and attractions. Let’s look closer at the area and see what you can discover there!

When visiting Japan, one of the buildings you may encounter while walking around is sento (a public Japanese bathhouse). These bathhouses are a more practical alternative to onsen, with a vibrant history.

During hot summer days in Japan, people use an uchiwa. With its paddle-like shape, the uchiwa is a handheld fan, providing a refreshing breeze with a simple wrist flick.

Jasmine, or sanpin tea, is a popular beverage among the people of Okinawa, who are well-known for their long life expectancy. Okinawa also offers guava tea, mugwort tea, turmeric tea, goya tea, and cat whiskers tea.

You may come across some sweet arrowroot noodles during summer in Japan when you eat traditional Japanese desserts. These noodles are kudzu noodles or kuzukiri.