Explore Japanese New Year traditions like Osechi-ryori and Hatsumode. Discover cultural customs, year-end cleaning, and travel tips for the festive season....
Japanese Culture: What Should I Pay Attention to in Hatsumode?
Experience Japan’s New Year tradition with this easy guide to Hatsumode—when to visit, what to wear, and how to follow shrine and temple etiquette....
Japanese Train Etiquettes: 10 Tips for Riding Trains in Japan
When you travel in Japan, taking the train is a very common mode of transportation. While Japan’s train system is incredibly convenient and efficient,...
Do You Know How to Eat Revolving Sushi Properly?
I have a friend who went to eat revolving sushi for the first time in his life. When he was eating four plates in...
Koinobori in Japan’s May : Children’s Day? Boys’ Day? Girl’s Day?
If you’ve been to Japan during Golden Week in late April/early May, you’ll have seen Koinobori(carp flags) hanging in the streets. Most of them...
What is the green leaf you often see in Japanese sushi and bento?
If you have paid attention to Japanese food, you may find a very interesting thing: in sushi and Japanese bento (such as ekiben, the...