Ryokan Culture

A lodging facility originating in Japan. Invented in Osaka in the 1970s, it provides small capsule-shaped bedrooms. Popular with domestic and international tourists for its reasonable prices and urban convenience. Hundreds operate in major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Recognized as Japan's unique lodging culture, it often becomes a topic on social media like Instagram.

Japan's highest hospitality spirit. A culture of wholeheartedly welcoming guests and customers. Essence lies in anticipating needs without expecting reciprocation, empathizing with guests' feelings. Practiced throughout Japan's service industry including inns, restaurants, and retail. Core of Japanese culture, upheld as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics' hosting philosophy.

A lodging facility originating in Japan. Invented in Osaka in the 1970s, it provides small capsule-shaped bedrooms. Popular with domestic and international tourists for its reasonable prices and urban convenience. Hundreds operate in major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Recognized as Japan's unique lodging culture, it often becomes a topic on social media like Instagram.

Animation film by Studio Ghibli. Released in 1997, it set record for highest-grossing Japanese film at the time. Themed on coexistence between nature preservation and humanity, inspired by Yakushima. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Blends beautiful natural landscapes with traditional Japanese values. Highly acclaimed globally, becoming catalyst for disseminating Japanese culture internationally. Landmark work in animation history.

A noodle dish beloved throughout Japan. Diverse soup bases from pork bone, chicken, miso and more, with regional ramen varieties unique to each area. Local ramen varieties have become specialties in Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kyoto and elsewhere. Many popular ramen shops draw continuous lines. Recognized worldwide as representative Japanese food culture.

Classic coffee shops preserving Showa atmosphere. Siphon-brewed coffee, unique menus like Napolitan spaghetti and cream soda. Reevaluated by youth amid the retro boom, gaining popularity with tourists too.

A uniquely Japanese bento culture tied to rail travel. Over 4,000 varieties feature local specialties. Eating ekiben aboard shinkansen is quintessential Japanese rail travel. Tokyo Station's 'Ekibenya Matsuri' is a popular spot.