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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).

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

Gion, located in Kyoto's Higashiyama, serves as Kyoto's bustling downtown area.

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

The Ogasawara Islands are located approximately 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo and consist of about

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

Joya no kane are temple bells rung late at night on December 31st, the last night of the year.

A traditional way to celebrate children's growth and pray for their good health is shichi-go-san, which typically occurs on November 15th.

One of the classic activities for autumn in Japan is otsukimi (moon viewing).

The Yoshida Fire Festival, held in Yamanashi Prefecture's Fujiyoshida City on August 26th and 27th every year, is an autumn festival that marks the end of the Mt. Fuji climbing season.

The Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori Prefecture is one of the summer festivals that represents Japan's Tohoku region.

Tori-no-Ichi (day of the rooster), held at Otori shrines across Japan every November, is a festival where people wish for good fortune and thriving business for the coming year.

It is said that the Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri began in the Edo period as a festival for praying for a good harvest.

Compared to cherry blossom viewing in spring, observing autumn leaves is referred to as momijigari "hunting for autumn leaves".

November 23rd is a public holiday in Japan called "Labor Thanksgiving Day".

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

Nakano Broadway in Tokyo's Nakano Ward is known as an "otaku building" or "subculture haven"

In Japan Halloween has no religious overtones.

Kappabashi Dogugai is a wholesale district located between Asakusa and Ueno that mainly sells cooking utensils.