I could've avoided several travel mistakes if I'd known about Japan's slipper etiquette and unspoken train rules before I ...

Guests will traditionally sit on straw mats on the floor. These days, modern tea shops offer larger spaces with Western-style seating in chairs and a more relaxed environment. A traditional Japanese ...

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This spring, I visited the beautiful country of Japan and had a wonderful time tasting ... cooking for them in what appeared to be a living room turned into a tiny dining establishment.

The word chattai means mat and this variety gets its name from its unique woven texture that mimics the intricacy of straw mats. The weave is tighter, slightly more rigid, but supremely elegant ...

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Immediately, I was scolded by the lady running our ryokan. Since tatami mats are made out of natural materials, such as rice straw and woven rush grass, they can actually be damaged by slippers ...

Anyone thinking of leaving Japan for a summer vacation should consider “scrapping their plans” as no beds are available for COVID-19 patients near Narita International Airport, health experts ...