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.
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Transportation Transportation 101: Everything You Need to Know
Do you know which transportation to take on which occasion? Here is the complete guide to Japanese transportation for first-timers!
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...
Chubu 10 Best Things to Do in Nagoya
Nagoya is one of the biggest cities in Japan. It's easy to access to each attraction in Nagoya, so you can get around the main tourist spots in Nagoya in one or two days. Here are the best things to do in Nagoya!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Places to visit in Japan The Best Photo Spots in Japan
What image comes up in your mind when you hear “the iconic images of Japan”? Mount Fuji, the shrines with vermilion torii gates, or hypermodernity in Japan’s urban landscapes? In this article, we introduce some of the spots where you can take iconic beautiful photos of Japan.
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.