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

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).

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

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

There was a kingdom known as Ryukyu that existed on the Nansei Islands, part of present day Okinawa

Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is one of the big cities that represents the Hokuriku region.

Iwami Ginzan is a group of ruins in Shimane Prefecture where silver used to be mined in the 16th to

The Shirakami Mountain Range is spread across Aomori and Akita Prefectures and spans over 1,000 mete

Nohgaku is a Japanese traditional art that has been practiced since the Muromachi period — more than 600 years.

Japanese summer is not only hot but humid. For this reason, Japan has long had various tools and methods for cooling off in order to find comfort in the severe heat.

There is a range of yakatabune from small boats with a capacity of 10 people, to larger luxurious ships that can carry up to 100 people.

A yukata is a type of Japanese clothing that is worn in summer. It is a thin cotton kimono that is relatively easy to wear compared to a regular kimono.

Kado（flower arrangement） is a traditional Japanese art in which flower vases are adorned with seasonal flowers and plants for people to appreciate. This art is also known as ikebana.

Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Tohoku region

Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture has the largest population of cities in Kyushu. 福岡県福岡市は、九州でもっとも

Located in Ueno Park, which is also known as "Ueno no Mori," the National Museum of Western Art is t

Ryoanji Temple, Tenryuji Temple, and Saihoji Temple are Zen temples in the area called Rakusai in Ky

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

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

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