Events How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Japan 2024 Valentine's Day in Japan is a popular event, celebrated in a unique way. In this article we will explain the Japanese customs and tradition on February 14th! 2021.01.08 Events
Religion Japanese Religious Beliefs: Yakudoshi In Japan, some years in life are considered unlucky. Read all you need to know about Yakudoshi and how to ward off your bad luck in this blog. 2021.01.06 Religion
Culture The Old Japanese Names for the Months: Meanings and Origins Interested in learning about the traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar and the unique meanings behind each name of the month? Join us as we break down the old Japanese month names, their unique kanji, and the historic origins for a cultural learning experience! 2020.12.30 Culture
Places to visit in Tokyo Animal Cafes & Rescue Centre in Tokyo Animal cafes are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan among foreign tourists since the cafe first starte... 2020.12.28 Places to visit in Tokyo
Day trips from Tokyo How to Do a Ski Day Trip to Gala Yuzawa Gala Yuzawa is a popular destination for winter sports fanatics, with large amount of high quality powder snow. It can be accessed by Shinkansen from Tokyo in well under 2hrs. Here we will explain everything you need to know! 2020.12.23 Day trips from Tokyo
Religion Shinbutsu-Shugo: The Mix of Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan Japan is home to 2 main beliefs; shintoism and Buddhism, in this article we explain the concept of Shinbutsu-Shugo, how these have grown together and where you can see the mixture of the two. 2020.12.21 Religion
Religion 10 Most Iconic Torii Gates In Japan In this article we will share with you the 10 most iconic torii gates in Japan that you need to see. 2020.12.17 Religion
Fukushima Visit to the Fukushima Disaster Area A report written by a tour participant who visited the Fukushima Disaster Area and witnessed the current situation first hand. 2020.12.15 Fukushima
Religion All About Buddhist Temples in Japan We provide an overview of Buddhist temples in Japan and their characteristics, next we will introduce some of the most famous Buddhist temples in Japan! 2020.12.09 Religion
Customs Traditional Japanese Clothing and Accessories Kimono are the most well-known traditional Japanese clothing, but there is much more than that. Here we will introduce a wide range of Japanese traditional fashion and accessories! 2020.12.07 Customs