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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...
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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...
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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...
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Discover the Obon Festival: A Celebration of Light and Tradition in Japan

Obon festival Japan Summer bon odori
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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 ...
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Unlocking Japan’s Time Warp: Turning the Clock

Japan calendar, japan calendar transition
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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...
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Petals of Reflection: A Journey into Sakura

sakura, cherry blossom
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The Beckoning Cat Chronicles: Origins and Legends of the Maneki-Neko

manekineko, Japan tradition
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Beneath Our Feet: The Silent Language of Tenji Blocks

Walking through the streets of Japan, there's something you see every day, throughout the day, in many places. Yet, perh...
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Setsubun: Winter’s Closing Ceremony

Setsubun, a traditional Japanese festival, holds a special place in the hearts of the Japanese people, signifying the tr...
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The Border Measures in Japan under the Pandemic

((Updated Mar.8th, 2022)) Are general tourists allowed to enter Japan now ? As of Mar. 8th 2022,  Unfortunately, general...