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Learning the Way of the Monks in Wakayama Prefecture
Even if you’re not the spiritual type, hiking the Kumano Kodo and staying with the monks of Mount Koya is a fulfilling experience.
The Real Ninjas of Mie and Shiga Prefectures
These Japan Heritage Sites in Iga and Koka show us how real ninjas lived and trained throughout history.
Japan’s Indigenous Ainu Culture Deserves Recognition
The sacred land of the Kamikawa Ainu in Hokkaido offers a peek into the way of life of Japan’s original people.
A Day at Nagano’s Ryuoo Ski Park
Winter in Japan’s chilly central prefecture means skiing, Hokusai, and most importantly, snow monkeys.
Fukuoka Foreign Language College: A Welcoming Home for International Students in Japan
GaijinPot Study flew down to Fukuoka to check out this awesome Japanese Language School. See if it's the right fit for you!
Four Road Laws in Japan You’ve Probably Broken
Don’t do the crime if you can't do the time, or pay the fine.
Hiking to Nageiredo, Japan’s Most Dangerous National Treasure
Harness your inner strength and climb outside your comfort zone on Tottori Prefecture’s Mount Mitoku
How to Experience Yamagata City Like a Local
Tokyo is overrated. Head up to lesser-known Yamagata Prefecture where a more authentic Japan is ripe for discovery.
Voyaging Towards Introspection with the Yamabushi Mountain Monks
A symbolic death and rebirth in the mountains of Yamagata, but not without indulging in the local nightlife
Study Japanese in An Enchanting Winter Wonderland in Rural Northern Japan
Immersion courses at Akita Inaka School offer a chance to become part of a local community and make unforgettable memories.
5 Unique Things I Found While Thrifting in Japan
Horror movie collectibles, anime figurines and more.
