The Personal Information Protection Commission (Japan) (個人情報保護委員会, Kojin jōhō hogo iinkai, PPC) is a Japanese government commission charged with the protection of personal information. It was established on 1 January 2016 to replace the Specific Personal Information Protection Commission. The...
Kitasato University (北里大学 Kitasato Daigaku) is a private medical university headquartered in Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo. The head of the university is on the Shirokane campus, neighbouring the original Kitasato Institute, the first private medical research facility in Japan. It was the starting...
Tmsuk Co., Ltd. (株式会社テムザック) is a company that develops, manufactures and sells robots, with headquarters in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The company was established with the aim of "creating a society where humans and robots can coexist safely and comfortably".
Daikyō-ji (題経寺), popularly known as Shibamata Taishakuten (柴又帝釈天), is a Nichiren-shū Buddhist temple in Katsushika, Tokyo. Founded in 1629, the main image is of Taishakuten. In 1996 the Ministry of the Environment designated the temple and its ferryboat as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. In...
Nagoya Is Not Boring aims to have Nagoya recognized as one of the top off-beat travel destinations in Japan for foreign travellers and to give every traveller to Japan the opportunity to explore Nagoya in a unique and authentic way through tours and experiences hosted by locals.
The Kyoto Railway Museum (京都鉄道博物館 Kyōto Tetsudō Hakubutsukan) (formerly the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum (梅小路蒸気機関車館, Umekōji Jōkikikansha-kan) until 2016) is a railway museum in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The original Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum opened in 1972 but was expanded and...
Osaka vs. Tokyo? A very common question that is debated not just by foreigners but also by Kansai and Kanto people. Here are some facts and statistics about these two of the biggest cities in Japan. As a foreigner, living in Osaka is an entirely different experience than living in the capital...
The old capital city of Kyoto is known as the centre of history and traditional Japanese culture. The city draws in many tourists from all over the world to marvel at the ancient temples, experience the tranquil gardens, and explore the scenic districts. The prefecture is more refined and...
TELL is dedicated to providing effective support and counselling services to Japan’s international community and its increasing mental health needs. TELL has a lifeline and a chat for anonymous, confidential support, and a clinic for professional counselling and children's psychological assessment.
Kōdai-ji (高台寺, Kōdai-ji), formally identified as Jubuzan Kōdai-ji (鷲峰山高台寺, Jubuzan Kōdai-ji), is a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan—the largest sub-temple of the Kennin-ji branch. It was established in 1606 by the nun Kōdai-in (often known by the title...
Drag Queen Story Hour / Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is a cultural and educational programme that began with the LGBT community in the USA. Today, DQSH has expanded its activities to cities in the USA and other parts of the world. In Tokyo, the Tokyo chapter of the Drag Queen Story Hour Tokyo...
Japan Nature Guides (JNG) was founded in 2011 with the aim of providing easy access to information on the natural history of Japan, to provide information on when and where to go to watch birds, mammals and other wildlife, and to facilitate outdoor adventure visits throughout the Japanese...
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter (ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京‐メイキング・オブ・ハリー・ポッター) will be opening in Toshimaen in 2023. This is only the second attraction of its kind in the world after London and will offer a brand-new entertainment experience for Tokyo. The indoor tour will...
Samurai Museum Shop is an online shopping site run by the Samurai Museum in Tokyo, Japan, showing rich Samurai history (including original pieces of Samurai armour, swords and so forth). The mission of the Samurai Museum is to share Samurai spirits with our customers so that they can better...
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