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Your In-depth Guide To The Colosseum

Rome, Italy

The Colosseum is arguably the most iconic landmark in all of Rome, standing as a symbol of Roman power for almost 2,000 years, the gargantuan amphithe...

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Michelangelo's Early Career

Florence, Italy

Creator of the most famous statue in the world, the David, Michelangelo represents the epitome of the Renaissance genius. He began his career in the w...

Discovering The “Other” Masters At The Uffizi

Florence, Italy

Everyone who visits the Uffizi naturally wants to see all the most famous works, like the works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo. A...

The Florence Cathedral Dome

Florence, Italy

In 2020 Florence Commemorated 600 Years of its Landmark Dome. Construction of the record-breaking dome of Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fio...

Michelangelo’s Last Years in Florence

Florence, Italy

Michelangelo left Florence for good in 1534, never to come back alive. Before he departed for Rome, Michelangelo had been working on elabora...

Judith, The "Other" David Of Florence

Florence, Italy

Many are familiar with the Biblical account of David, the young shepherd boy who took down the giant Goliath simply with his sling. It is a classic st...

Etruscan Women in Art

Florence, Italy

The Etruscans, the ancient inhabitants of the Italian peninsula, created a sophisticated culture long before the Romans. The Etruscans passed down to...

Raphael in Florence

Florence, Italy

The three great Italian masters, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael practically gave us the High Renaissance. A period of remarkable artistic achieve...

Ancient Portraits in Florence

Florence, Italy

A face from the past at the National Archeological Museum in Florence provides a glimpse of painting in the Classical World. An in-depth study of...

3 Great Craftworks of Tosa-washi ( Japanese Handmade Paper ) in Kochi

Kochi, Japan

Washi is traditional Japanese paper. Wa means Japanese and shi means paper. As a Japanese craft, it is registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heri...

3 Unforgettable & Heartwarming Scenes Along The Pilgrimage Route In Kochi

Kochi, Japan

Along the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage Route you will be able to see a lot of beautiful scenes such as rice field, street cars, Japanese traditional garde...

3 Great Hidden Spots of Kochi Castle

Kochi, Japan

In Kochi, many foreign tourists visit Kochi Castle and enjoy taking pictures of the castle tower, the main gate and the main citadel. Of course, these...

You'll Never Say, "What a Shock!" "Wa-shoku" Is the Very Soul of "Omotenashi" Japan!

Kyoto, Japan

Hello. Huge welcome to Wa-shoku! And I'm sorry for my trivial pun in the title. Hopefuly I'm not a "pun man?"First of all, a touch of information abou...

Tokyoites Have Our Invisible Rules

Tokyo, Japan

"Please stand up. If you are in Tokyo, please do as Tokyoites do," I said to two foreign boys sitting on the ground beside the escalator to Shibuya...

Cleanliness in Japan

Japan

“Why Japan is so clean and tidy” is one of the most frequently asked questions while I have been working as a tour guide.Many foreigners are surprised...

Medinet Habu

Egypt

مقدمة لمدينة هابوإذا كنت في الأقصر في أي وقت وكان لديك بضع ساعات إضافية لقتلها ، فتأكد من إضافة مدينة هابو إلى قائمة الأماكن التي يمكنك زيارتها. يقع م...

Ancient Egyptian Language

Luxor, Egypt

مقدمة في اللغة المصرية القديمةتعتبر اللغة المصرية القديمة من أقدم اللغات المحلية وتعتبر فرعًا من عائلة اللغات الأفرو آسيوية. على الرغم من أنه لم يعد ي...

Husband and wife marriage rocks, spiritual seashore shrine

Mie, Japan

It is said that a worshipper should purify his or her body and soul before going to prayer for Ise-Jingu shrine, the great central shrine of Shintoism...

Hinadolls！　What wonderful dolls they are !

Japan

At a hotel lobby A empress doll made by my mother A empress doll made by my mother Have you ever heard of "Hina-Matsuri" (Doll's Festiv...

Vending Machines

Kyoto, Japan

If you come to Japan, you may find many unique vending machines. You can get bottled cold drinks such as water, Coke, Sprite, green tea, and so on if ...

Guided Art Tours: An Immersive Experience

Tokyo, Japan

Guided art tours introduce Japanese fine art to foreign tourists more intimately. Without a guide, they are not able to enjoy their museum journey. Th...

Nyoirin Kannon ('Bodhisattva of Compassion') which I fell in love

Kyoto, Japan

Since I began studying as a tour guide, I have had so many chances to see Buddhist statues at many temples and museums, and recently, I saw (found!...

Sumo, Japanese national sport

Tokyo, Japan

Sumo wrestling is the Japanese traditional national sport which was originally a Shinto ritual for good harvest about 1500 years ago. Two sumo wrestl...

Yasaka-no-tou(Yasaka Pagoda)

Kyoto, Japan

You have seen a picture of this pagoda ('Tou' in Japanese).People call this tower 'Yasaka-no-tou' (official name is 'Hokanji Temple'.) It's located in...

Imperial Palace Tour by the Imperial Household Agency: Only seeing some of the public buildings fro

Tokyo, Japan

The Imperial Palace is such a vast place with many trees that you cannot have a glimpse of the Imperial Residence near the Hanzomon.It differs from Bu...

Samurai District

Kanazawa, Japan

These traditional streets retains the atmosphere of a castle town about 150 years ago. These mud walls have roofs and covers to protect from the snow...

Top Japanese Culture: 5 Traditions You Must Try in Japan

Japan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Come & enjoy the beauty of Japan with our highly rated Japan private tours. LAST UPDATED: October 15, 2022 There are many types of Japane...

Japanese Culture: The Differences Between Old and Modern

Japan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Come & enjoy the beauty of Japan with our highly rated Japan private tours. When you think of a country where modern and ancient cultures ...

Street Art - major around the world coming in to Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

What is street art? What is the difference between street art and graffiti? According to Difference Between Net, an online dictionary, the biggest dif...

Cat Street－Harajuku – Vintage Fashion

Tokyo, Japan

Many foreigners are visiting Cat Street. Why? Cat Street in Harajuku is a birth-place of various fashion trends. After World War II, there used to be...

Bamboo craftsman in Sado Island

Sado, Japan

Mr. Akio Kazuma, only a few bamboo craftsman living in Sado Island. He showcases and sells his bamboo works once a year in mid-October. First, bambo...

Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha Statue), 東大寺(大仏)

Nara, Japan

Todaiji Temple at the foot of Mt.Wakakusayama is located in the central part of Nara city. 東大寺は奈良市の中心部、若草山の麓にあります。 The Deer Park, includ...

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