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This is introducing Japanese traditional culture such as "SUMO," "KABUKI," and "ZAZEN."

Introducing famous sights representing Tokyo, such as Tokyo-Sky-Tree and Shibuya Crossing.

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There are many events and festivals throughout Japan all over the year. It is introducing its charm and history.

There are 20 world heritage sites in Japan as of November 2019.

Introducing popular Japanese dishes such as "YAKI-TORI"(means 'grilled chicken') and "SUSHI", as well as "IZAKAYA" menus.

As the name suggests, "manga kissa" are cafes stocked with lots of manga.

Maid cafés are cafés in which the waitresses dress in maid uniforms and treat the customers as if they were their "masters".

Furoshiki are square cloths for storing, wrapping, and carrying items. They are also used to cover things that are important to protect from dust.

Gagaku is a traditional Japanese art form which combines singing and dancing elements from classical Japanese styles such as kagura (shinto music and dancing) with elements from the ancient Asian continent such as from China.

For shops, kanban (signboards) are an important landmark. Other objects that serve the same purpose that Japanese people are familiar with are noren (shop curtains with emblems), nobori (flags), and chochin (lanterns).

Origami is a traditional form of Japanese entertainment in which you make various shapes such as cranes, boats, and helmets by folding colored paper.

Lacquerware that uses Japanese lacquer is known as shitsugei (lacquer art).

Copying Buddhist sutras is called shakyo and in Japan it typically refers to copying the Hannya Shingyo (The Great Heart of Wisdom Sutra).

Japan is the only country in the world that uses a seal registration system.

In contrast to the type of paper that originated in the West, there is also a type of paper made through a traditional Japanese manufacturing method called washi(Japanese paper).

The Emperor and some of his relatives, the imperial family, are referred to as the imperial household.

Odaiba is a recreational area of Tokyo where there are many shopping malls and entertainment facilities.