Japan & Culture

A Historic Japanese Building Featured in Godzilla Minus One / 『ゴジラ-1.0』のロケ地に選ばれた旧岡谷市役所

The Former Okaya City Hall, a Hidden Gem in NaganoGodzilla Minus One, released in 2023, won theBest Visual Effectsaward ...

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Lake Suwa and Your Name. / 諏訪湖と『君の名は。』

Lake Suwa — The Model for the Lake inWeathering With You?The internationally acclaimed animated filmYour Name.was releas...

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Fresh Wasabi in Japan / 日本の生わさび

Essential Fresh Wasabi: The Perfect Partner for SobaWhen eating soba noodles in Japan, you'll often find a small dab of ...

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Discover the Charm of Shinshu Soba / 信州そばの魅力を知る

What Is “Shinshu”?Japan is known for its rich regional cuisines, and one of the most beloved among them isShinshu soba—b...

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Discover Zenkoji Temple in Nagano — A Historic Site Featured in Detective Conan /『名探偵コナン隻眼の残像』

Zenkoji Temple: 1,400 Years of History and FaithLocated in Nagano City, Zenkoji Temple is one of Japan’s most historic a...

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