Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forum
New posts
Recent Posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New articles
New media comments
New resources
New journal entries
New review items
Latest activity
Articles
New articles
Series
Search articles
Journals
New entries
Journal list
Search journals
Reviews
New items
Latest content
Latest reviews
Latest questions
Search reviews
Media
New media
New comments
Albums
Search media
Directory
Search Directory
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Dark Style
Contact us
Close Menu
Welcome to Japan Reference (JREF) - the community for all Things Japanese.
Join Today! It is fast, simple, and FREE!
Register
Log in
Home
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Latest Articles
Society
Tokyo Olympic Stadium 2020 (2021) Tour in 360 video | TokyoPaul360
Today at 19:59
Culture & Society
Travel
Gundam Factory Yokohama
Friday at 00:04
Kanagawa
Travel
Yushima Seido
Wednesday at 23:00
Tokyo
Holidays
The story of Hinamatsuri, Doll's Day, Girls' Day and Peach Festival
Tuesday at 15:11
Culture & Society
Travel
Blossom Festival Yushima Tenjin (Tenmangu) Shrine (湯島天満宮)
Monday at 19:10
Tokyo
Castle
Kamo Castle
14 Feb 2021
Kagoshima
Castle
Kiyoshiki Castle
2 Feb 2021
Kagoshima
Art
Anno Mitsumasa
23 Jan 2021
Culture & Society
Life in Japan
Earthquakes and earthquake preparation in Japan
28 Feb 2013
Practical
TYJ
Plants
22 May 2017
Language
Museum
Artizon Museum
10 Jan 2021
Tokyo
Museum
Odawara Art Foundation (Enoura Observatory)
9 Jan 2021
Kanagawa
Latest Journal Entries
A trip around Ube, Yamaguchi - ken
2 Feb 2021
Life in Japan
Corporate Temaki Sushi
1 Feb 2021
Blogroll
Shibuya New Year Stroll
4 Jan 2021
Travel & Nature
Hoshi no Buranko
Featured
28 Dec 2020
Travel & Nature
Biwako Biennale 2020
Featured
8 Nov 2020
Culture
Hokkaido 2020: Hill of the Buddha revisited
Featured
19 Oct 2020
Travel & Nature
Hokkaido 2020: Niseko & Noboribetsu
Featured
17 Oct 2020
Travel & Nature
Hokkaido 2020: Nemuro Peninsula
Featured
15 Oct 2020
Travel & Nature
Hokkaido 2020: Shiretoko Peninsula
14 Oct 2020
Travel & Nature
Hokkaido 2020: The North
Featured
13 Oct 2020
Travel & Nature
Hokkaido 2020: Blue Pond (Aoiike)
Featured
12 Oct 2020
Travel & Nature
Hokkaido 2020: Moerenuma Park
Featured
11 Oct 2020
Travel & Nature
Review Items
History
Takeda Shingen The Kai Takeda
13 Jan 2018
History
Sumiken
13 May 2017
Language Studies
Culture
Old Japan: Secrets from the Shores of the Samurai
9 Jun 2020
Culture
JREF ALBUMS
Japan News Feed
Japan travel campaign to remain suspended even after emergency lifted
Why Japan took so long to start Covid-19 vaccinations, even with the Olympics looming
Japan's Mizuho Suffers Problems at ATMs, Preventing Use of Some Services
Japan's Mizuho halts service at card-eating ATMs
An ‘Old Men’s Club’ Dominates Japan. The Young Just Put Them on Notice.
Japan partly ending pandemic emergency, keeps it for Tokyo
Japan to end state of emergency for six prefectures this month
Japan's highest grossing film ever premieres in U.S.
Japan's January factory output rises for first time in three months, retail sales drop
PlayStation Confirms Japan Studio Will be Re-Organized
POPULAR TAGS
amami
amami oshima
ashikaga
benesse
buddhism
castle
chiba
chiyama school
help
himeji
hino
history
hokkaido
hyogo
ibaraki
inuyama
ishigaki
japan
japanese
kagawa
kagoshima
kamakura
kanagawa
kanji
kawasaki
kyoto
mito
museum
nagoya
naoshima
nara
odawara
okinawa
osaka
rinzai
shibuya
shiga
shikoku
shingon
shinto
shizuoka
shrine
takahata fudoson
takahatasan myōōin kongōji
temple
tokyo
translation
windows fonts
zen
高幡山明王院金剛寺
Share:
Facebook
Twitter
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Log in
Your name or email address
Password
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Log in
Don't have an account?
Register now
New Links
Bandai Namco Holdings
JREF
Category:
Entertainment
The Orthodox Church in Japan
JREF
Category:
Christianity
Yushima Tenjin
JREF
Category:
Shintoism
Kanji Wakaru
JREF
Category:
Online Resources
The Gate | Japan Travel
JREF
Category:
Travel and Tourism
Nihon Minka-en
JREF
Category:
Museums
Kateigaho International Japan Edition
JREF
Category:
Magazines
The Okura Tokyo
JREF
Category:
Accommodation
L'Arc-en-Ciel
JREF
Category:
JRock
JAPAN and more - Fully Escorted Small Group Tours
JAPANandmore
Category:
Tour Operators
Latest reviews
Sake
Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjōzō
4.00 star(s)
Hakkaisan is one of the most prominent breweries in Japan and its honjozo is famous among those who enjoy their sake "karakuchi" (dry)...
thomas
13 Feb 2021
Sake
Sawanoi Tokyo Kurabito
4.00 star(s)
Very smooth first impression, moderately sweet, with low acidity and pungency and mild fruitiness (apple, plum, lychee). Rich, fragrant body with...
thomas
6 Feb 2021
Sake
Hokushika Junmai Daiginjo
4.00 star(s)
"A gem of a sake"
Hokushika's description wasn't wrong: the first impression was sweet and refreshing, with a strong aroma of koji and umami. Sweet finish devoid of...
thomas
23 Jan 2021
Sake
Tenzan Junmai Genshu Jizake
4.00 star(s)
Old and stronger
This is a genshu: undiluted sake with an alcohol content of 18%. It has a strong nose of koji, almonds, and banana. Strong, alcoholic, and sweet...
thomas
12 Jan 2021
Sake
Momokawa Oirase Junmai Ginjo
4.00 star(s)
Slightly dry, full-bodied and rich. Well-balanced, goes well with rich dishes. Consume chilled or at room temperature. We had it chilled.
thomas
5 Jan 2021
Online statistics
Members online
4
Guests online
145
Total visitors
149
Robots
350
Media statistics
Categories
76
Albums
396
Uploaded media
15,162
Embedded media
49
Comments
1,376
Disk usage
3.1 GB
Home
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
Bottom