Visiting a Japanese Home: 14 Etiquette Tips
Are you invited to a Japanese home or have you been invited to a Japanese home and not clear about what to do to show […]
Japanese Cultures
Temiyage: 6 Common Sense Tips to Choose
Giving gifts is one of the common Japanese customs. Japanese usually give gifts when visiting a Japanese home (You might want to read Visiting a […]
Boys’ Day in Japan: Origin, Traditions and Food
What is boys’ day in Japan and when is it? Boys’ day in Japan is called Tango no Sekku. It is on the 5th of […]
The Oldest Private House in Japan – Hakogi Sennenya in Kobe
Introduction to Hakogi Sennenya Sennenya means thousand-year house. The oldest existing private house in Japan, Hakogi Sennenya (箱木千年家) is a nationally designated important cultural property. […]
Girls’ Day in Japan – Traditions and Food
When is Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) in Japan? What is it? Girls’ Day in Japan is on the 3rd of March. It is called Hinamatsuri (雛祭り) […]
Coming of Age Ceremony in Japan
What is Coming of Age Ceremony in Japan and its origin? Coming of Age Ceremony is called Seijin Shiki in Japanese. It is a ceremony […]
6 Types of Men’s Japanese Kimono and When to Wear Them
When it comes to types of men’s Japanese Kimono, there are few types compared to types of women’s Japanese Kimono. Wearing a kimono is a […]
Valentine’s Day in Japan: 8 Tips to Know if it is Honmei Choco or Giri Choco
What are honmei choco and giri choco? Honmei Choco (本命チョコ) is a chocolate that women give to men as a confession of love. It is […]
Valentine’s Day in Japan: How do Japanese Celebrate?
How do Japanese celebrate Valentine’s day? Valentine’s day is celebrated around the world annually on the 14th of February. It is a day to celebrate […]
Traditional Japanese Breakfast Dishes and their Health Benefits
A traditional Japanese breakfast consists of staple food (rice), proteins (eggs, fish, natto)，fermented food (miso soup, pickles, soy sauce, natto), vegetable (seaweed) and so on. […]