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Nikko City is a place of history, worship, and culture and charm. It grew from a small village into a mountain resort, attracting Japanese people and travelers from abroad. There remains so much more to uncover about this remarkable location. Let’s begin exploring it together now!

When people think about Japanese food, kanten might not be their first thought. But this soft, jelly-like food has been used in Japanese cooking for centuries.

Japan is often linked with peaceful gardens, quiet temples, and wooden tea houses where a graceful tea ritual occurs. This is chanoyu (the Japanese tea ceremony), a practice that is much more than drinking Japanese green tea. Starting with Zen Buddhism, which has been refined over centuries, it combines art, religion, philosophy, and social life into one mindful tradition. 

Shiretoko National Park is one of Japan’s wildest and most beautiful natural areas, known for its rugged mountains, rich wildlife, and dramatic coastline

In Japan, daily life often blends tradition with modern convenience. You might walk past a vending machine right after visiting a centuries-old shrine. One tradition that has stayed strong over the years is the use of omamori—Japan’s beloved good luck charms.