The vastness of Tokyo is incredible and even seems endless. Even the city authorities have a lot of problems in defining the boundaries of the city. Central Tokyo is made up of 23 "ku", districts that have a total population of eight million.
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We all learned about Japanese Shinto, about Buddhism, we heard about Zen philosophy ... and imagined the Japanese as a nation of disciplined samurai and in modern times hard workers who blindly obey the orders of the emperor and superiors.
After "drip" coffee has already made a name for itself in bars around the world, this way of preparing tea is now moving into bars. Otherwise, it is a proven method among tea lovers, and the newly opened and extremely minimalist Tokyo Saryo bar is said to be the first bar in the world that serves tea in this way.
Discover a mysterious oasis in the middle of Okinawa's Yanbaru forest, where the Treeful Treehouse Sustainable Resort unfolds like a magical kingdom in the canopy. This unique destination brings an unforgettable combination of luxury and sustainable living, in perfect harmony with nature.
The film spectacle Captain Harlock, the space pirate, is coming to cinemas, which was created at the suggestion of comic virtuoso Leiji Matsumoto, who is already celebrating 60 years of comic creation this year.
The legendary Tamagotchi is back! Do you have a child at home who wants a pet, but you don't have time for one? The answer is Tamagotchi. A good old digital pet that has returned to the scene these days. Japanese company Aki Maita of Bandai Co. Ltd, which together with WiZ Co. Ltd. Tamagotchi was released for the first time in 1996 and sold 70 million units by 2008.
A Japanese engineer has invented a new way to travel: a transporter called the WalkCar. Small, light and apparently completely easy to use and suitable for carrying in a backpack, it is expected to transport its first passengers in the spring of 2016.
At least one of the reindeer will be missing from Santa's fleet this year, as Japan's Domino's clocks him up for Christmas pizza delivery.
You've probably heard the saying that one man's trash is another man's gold. The organizers of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which will be held in 2020, follow this rule. The most successful athletes will be awarded medals made from recycled waste.
Japan is known for its extremely complex rules of etiquette. It may seem unnecessary or time-consuming to turn simple actions into whole ceremonies, but in Japan no one sees this as a hindrance. And here are some rules that might drive you crazy.