All regions 🥢 Itadakimasu: The Japanese Ritual of Gratitude Before Eating🥢
Discover the true meaning of 'Itadakimasu'—a simple word that reflects gratitude, culture, and spiritual depth in every Japanese meal.
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All regions Shichi-Go-San: The Japanese Tradition Celebrating Children’s Growth
Every year on November 15, temples and shrines across Japan are filled with colorful family scenes. The reason is Shichi...
All regions Tales of Tremors: Namazu, the Catfish That Shakes Japan
Japan is a country where the earth seems to be in constant motion. For centuries, the Japanese have learned to live with...
All regions What is a Daruma? The Japanese Figure that Makes Your Wishes Come True 🎋
Can you imagine having a charm that can help you fulfill your dreams? Japan, a country where traditions and legends inte...
All regions Discover the Obon Festival: A Celebration of Light and Tradition in Japan
Obon festival Japan Summer bon odori
All regions Tanabata: The Star Festival in Japan
How would you feel if you couldn't see your partner for an entire year and were only able to see them once, one night a ...
All regions The Origins of the Japanese Calendar: Tracing Time and Tradition
Japan calendar, japan calendar transition
All regions From the origins of manga to bidding farewell to an icon: Tribute to Toriyama sensei.
Recently, the world mourned the loss of a prominent figure in the world of manga and anime, Toriyama Akira. With his cre...
All regions Petals of Reflection: A Journey into Sakura
sakura, cherry blossom
All regions The Beckoning Cat Chronicles: Origins and Legends of the Maneki-Neko
manekineko, Japan tradition
All regions Beneath Our Feet: The Silent Language of Tenji Blocks (yellow lines in Japan)
Walking through the streets of Japan, there's something you see every day, throughout the day, in many places. Yet, perh...
All regions Setsubun: Winter’s Closing Ceremony
Setsubun, a traditional Japanese festival, holds a special place in the hearts of the Japanese people, signifying the tr...