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Saunas in Japan: The Japanese-Scandinavian Staple That’s Trending Today

Mar 7, 2025
BY Clairine Daphne

Many people might choose to wash away their worries in the traditional Japanese onsen (hot springs), but did you know there are also 17.8 million people who go to saunas regularly as of 2024? Known as “saunners,” these sauna enthusiasts are the driving force behind an […]

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HEALTHY TRIP TO SURUGA: CAPTURE ITS COLORS

Oct 16, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

What colors come to mind when you think of Tokyo? For me, it’s Tokyo Tower’s brilliant red and the night sky's deep black. When I think of Kyoto, I imagine the vibrant red of Torii gates, the green of nature, and the noble purple. Like this, […]

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ONSEN GUIDE: WASH YOUR STRESS AWAY

Dec 5, 2023
BY Chisato Takahashi

Japan contains approximately 10% of the world's active volcanoes, boasting over 27,000 natural hot springs. Hot springs, known as “onsen” are beautiful gifts from god where warm water comes naturally to the surface from underground. They have been loved by the Japanese since ancient times and […]

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Yanaka: Slow Down in Tokyo’s “Old Town”

Feb 17, 2020
BY Nick Colaccino

Just northeast of Ueno Park and next to Nippori Station on the Yamanote Line, Yanaka is as quaint as it is urban. From the quiet side streets around the famous Himalayan Cedar to the bustling market of Yanaka Ginza, then over to the austere temples and serene cemeteries, and down to the avante garde art houses, Yanaka is a vibrant neighborhood with a deep history.

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