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Ise Jingu: Japan’s most sacred shrine and home of the sun goddess

There are thousands of shrines across Japan, ranging from impressive and elaborate complexes to small, tucked-away spots hidden down alleyways and on street corners. Of these thousands of shrines, one is considered the most important — the most sacred — of them all: Ise Jingu. Located in Mie Prefecture, the shrine is believed to have […]

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The lure of the north: Premium Shinkansen travel and cultural delights in Japan’s Tohoku region

Riding JR East’s GranClass Shinkansen The streak of green fields and the blue sky outside my window were not an unusual sight for me. In my work as a travel writer, I often ride the Shinkansen bullet train, and the sight of the world zipping by at 200 mph is a novelty that, although delightful […]

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Paul Martin

Hello. My name is Paul Martin. I am British, but I have resided in the center of Japan’s sword world for over twenty years. I am passionate about conserving both intangible traditional crafts and tangible historical swords and passing them on to future generations. I am also a 6th dan practitioner certified by the All […]

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The appeal of Japanese swords might not be what you think

Drawn to Japan’s “way of the warrior” through film When I was about seven years of age, my father practiced karate. So, I grew up practicing karate and hearing phrases like ‘samurai spirit’ and ‘Bushido’ (the way of the warrior). As I got older, I was encouraged to watch samurai movies directed by Akira Kurosawa […]

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Tamago kake gohan: Why the raw egg is an ordinary part of everyday life in Japan

The kitchen is quiet in the morning. When I lift the lid of the rice cooker, steam rises softly. I scoop freshly cooked rice into a bowl and crack an egg over it.  The sound of the shell breaking is quieter than you might expect. The yolk and white fall onto the rice without hesitation. […]

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