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Ueno Park

Japanese Scenery (IV): Ueno Park

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Written by Irene Sue
Ueno Koen (Ueno Park) is a large park in central Tokyo, covering an area of about 53,000 square meters. Established in 1873, Ueno Park was the first park in Japan. Its lovely cherry blossoms attract millions of visitors annually, making it one of the most popular city parks in Japan.
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Sencha

Sencha: The Most Popular Japanese Green Tea

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Written by Irene Sue

When it comes to green tea, many people regard it as a type of tea. However, there are many subcategories of green tea. Sencha is a whole-leaf  green tea that can be drunk hot or cold. It is the most popular tea in Japan. 

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Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple

Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple

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Written by Irene Sue
Buddhism and Shinto, temple and shrine, Romon and Torii…What's the difference between them? For travelers, it's hard to distinguish which is a shrine and which is a temple. This article is here to help! Moreover, do you know there's a reason why the temples and shrines in Japan share so many similarities? Read to find answers!
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Chanoyu

Chanoyu: Art of Japanese Tea Ceremony

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Written by Irene Sue
Chanoyu, the Japanese Tea Ceremony, is the art of preparing, serving, and drinking green tea. It presents the unique Japanese aesthetics and traditional Japanese culture. Chanoyu can make you feel calm and Zen. This passage is about the history, process, and etiquettes of this elegant art form.
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