FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

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Why Japanese people wear masks?

“Why so many Japanese people wear masks?”  This is the most frequently asked question from the tourists visiting Japan in springtime. Our guests seem to be puzzled to see many people wearing masks after winter is over. Some guests get anxious if some infectious diseases are spreading around or doubt the air might be too […]

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What is Ema, or picture tablet?

Ema are wooden votive picture tablets which are found in shrines or temples in Japan. People write their wishes and dreams on the back of "Ema" and hang them in the designated area in the precincts of shrines or temples. People originally donated living horses.        Front of Ema has picture.     […]

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