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Culture of Japan

What is Shintoism?

Practiced by nearly 80% of the population, Shinto is the largest religion in Japan. So what exactly is this ancient Japanese...

What is Shintoism?

Japanese Cuisine

Explore the Japanese culture with your tastebuds with a list of the top 30 recommendations of Japanese foods that everybody...

Japanese Cuisine

Samurai Swords

Samurai swords have served as lethal weapons and as revered objects in Japan. But a sword's true beauty can be only revealed...

Samurai Swords
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Japan in 4K

Aerial Tour of Japan

Aerial Tour of Japan

View Izu, Yaskushima, Kyoto, Hakodate, Tokyo, Yokohama, Enoshima, and Nagoya from the sky in 8K. Discover the beauty of Japan.

Takayama Walking Tour

Takayama Walking Tour

Discover the traditional scenery of Takayama, Japan. Embark on a 4K walking tour of this magnificent little town in Japan.

Discover Miyazaki

Discover Miyazaki

Explore one of Japan's natural paradises, Miyazaki. Experience the landscape, culture, food, activities, and more all in 4K.

4K

Virtually Explore the Parks and Temples During the Cherry Blossom Season

Embark on a Google Earth virtual tour and explore Japan's parks and temples while the Cherry Blossom trees are in full bloom.

Real Virtual Tour

Readings

Confessions of a Yakuza

This is the true story, as told to the doctor who looked after him just before he died, of the life of one of the last...

Confessions of a Yakuza

A Beginner's Guide to Japan

Pico Iyer has called Japan home for more than three decades. But, as he is the first to admit, the country remains an enigma...

A Beginner's Guide to Japan

Rice Noodle Fish

Rice, Noodle, Fish decodes Japan's extraordinary food culture through a mix of in-depth narrative and insider advice, along...

Rice Noodle Fish
Readings

Upcoming Programs

Upcoming Programs
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