Kinomiya shrine is located in Atami, in Shizuoka prefecture.  It is said that if you pray around the oldest tree of the shrine, called "Okusu", your lifespan will increase from...

If you are familiar with Japan, you might have heard about omiyage (お土産). It is a huge deal in Japan since it can impact your relationships in your company! This...

Japan has always been self-sufficient in rice. This explains why rice has for a very long time been the basis of Japanese cuisine. Even if people eat mostly white rice,...