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Depending on which country you’re in, there are different unlucky and lucky numbers. In the U.S., we often consider 13 to be a bad number or in Italy it is 17. In Japan, there are also unique sets of numbers that are either unlucky or …
Japan has its own set of unique Christmas traditions. If you go to Japan during Christmas, you’ll notice that there are festive Christmas decorations and illuminations! Although Japanese people are mostly Shinto or Buddhist, they’ve adopted Christmas in their own way. Christmas Eve Most people …
Japan is beautiful in all of its seasons but Autumn in Japan can be a particularly colorful time of the year. There are all sorts of seasonal foods, traditions, and sayings that celebrate Autumn. In Japanese, Autumn is called 秋(aki). Climate of Autumn in Japan: In …
Summer is a time full of unique traditions in Japan. In western countries we might associate the summer with ice cream, beaches, and barbecues. In Japan, there are all sorts of traditions from food, festivals, and keeping cool during the hot summer months. If you …
The Japanese bon festival, also known as obon, is an annual three-day custom tied to Buddhist beliefs that honours ancestors. Although it is not an official holiday, many people take leave during this time. It’s meant to be a period of time to go back …
Japanese schools have school wide events that don’t exist in other countries! Instead of school dances and football games like in American schools, the highlights of Japanese schooling are things like the cultural festival, sports day, and overnight field trips. Here are some of the …
The Shinto religion worships multiple different gods called kami and they each have their own myths that make up Japanese mythology. In fact, many people believe that the Japanese imperial household are descendants of these gods! Shinto gods tend to relate to the surrounding nature …
If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, you won’t want to miss these 10 Ghibli tourist spots in Japan! Even if you don’t have plans to go to Japan anytime soon, it’s mind opening to look at the real locations that inspired these movies. Going to …
You may have seen some interesting Japanese weapons in anime, historical movies, or video games. Weapons were important in the frequent wars and battles throughout Japan’s history. They showcased deep craftsmanship and innovation. What’s more, the skills needed to wield these weapons were extremely impressive. …
Golden week in Japan is like the Spring break for the whole nation! Even if you’ve heard the term before, you might not know exactly what it means. Golden week, also known as oogata renkyuu, is a time period from around April 29th until May …