Events What is Tanabata? Japanese Traditional Star Festivals
July 7th is Tanabata, an annual event celebrated in Japan. Here we explain its history, sad story of two lovers, customs and the famous tanabata festivals!
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Travel tips When is Golden Week in Japan 2025?: Travel Tips for Long Weekends
Golden Week is a long holiday week in Japan in May. It's the best time to travel around Japan, but it's better if you know the tips to travel efficiently!
Events How to Celebrate Children’s Day in Japan
On May 5th, it's Children's Day in Japan. It is deeply connected to Shinto and traditional custom wishing for a good health and happiness for children.
Culture Koenji Awa Odori Festival And Related Events
Koenji Awa Odori Festival is a popular 2-day festival taking place in August. In this article we'll explain the history of the event and explain how you can learn the Awa Odori yourself!
Events How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Japan 2024
In most Asian countries, people celebrate Chinese New Year, and Japan in no exception. Read all about the festivities in Japan in this blog.
Seasonal Events Enoshima Winter Illumination: the Jewel of Shonan
One of the best Winter Illuminations in Japan: Enoshima Jewel of Shonan can be easily visited as a day trip from Tokyo. Its highlights include the illuminated Sea Candle and the Tunnel of Crystals. Here we share all the information you need to know before you go.
Events Japanese ‘Kamakura’ Snow Hut Festivals 2024
During winter, Japan boasts amazing snow festivals and kamakura (snow huts) festival is one of them. Visit the snowy area for the breathtaking view and unique experience!
Events How to Celebrate Halloween in Japan
Halloween in Japan is celebrated a little different than in other countries, the costumes and parties play a big part, but there is no trick or treating and many other Halloween tradition are not cared about. In Japan, Halloween is more celebrated among the adults that like to dress up and party. Many stores, will offer limited seasonal editions of their goods and colourful decorations. In this article, we will help you understand how you can enjoy Halloween in Japan!
Per area 10 Best Places to Visit in Odaiba – A Futuristic Entertainment Hub Full of Surprises
Odaiba is a manmade island on the east side of Tokyo, originally built to protect the city from marine attacks but nowadays it is known as a futuristic high-tech entertainment hub. Odaiba is basically an entertainment complex and shopping mall that is full of surprises, such as Tokyo's very own Statue of Liberty! If you are in Tokyo for a few days, Odaiba is definitely worth checking out. Though be warned; if you are looking to get away from the busy, neon-ridden, shopping areas of Tokyo such as Shibuya, Akihabara or Harajuku, look elsewhere. Odaiba may resemble a lot of neighbourhoods but it is unique in its own right, notably due to the multitude of things to do. Explore Odaiba and its many attractions, here are some of our favourites.