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
Customs What is Setsubun? Traditional Bean-Throwing Event in February Setsubun is one of the traditional events in Japan in February. In this article, we will explain about the history of Setsubun and things to do on that day! 2021.01.07 Customs
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
Events The Old Japanese Names for the Months: Meanings and Origins Today we use the numbers for the name of the month, but the old Japanese names have a deeper meaning, related to nature and rituals. 2020.12.30 Events
Customs Traditional Wedding Ceremony in Japan We explain everything you need to know about the Japanese traditional wedding ceremony including what to wear, rules and what rituals to follow! 2020.12.24 Customs
Customs Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage: New Year’s Tradition in Japan Seven Lucky Gods are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China which originated from Shinto, Buddhism and Hinduism. Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage aka Shichifukujin Meguri in Japanese is a New Year tradition in Japan. Visit temples to collect seven stamps and it is said to bring in good fortune and blessing throughout the year. 2020.12.22 Customs
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
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