The Seasons of Japan There are four distinct seasons in Japan, and they are each a celebrated occasion. Spring, summer, fall, winter in Japanese is haru, natsu, aki, fuyu (or shun-ka-shū-tō). Each season...
Onsen is the Japanese word for hot springs, which Japan has an abundance of. Onsen are popular in Japan all-year round, but there is something magical about warming up in...
Hokkaido is Japan's second largest and northernmost island. It is one of the coldest regions of Japan and is known for having long, snowy winters. Because of its unique climate,...
These are yearly events of November in Japan. Although unfortunately the public events will not be taking place this year, we still wanted to share them with you for your...
These are yearly events of October in Japan. Although unfortunately the public events will not be taking place this year, we still wanted to share them with you for your...
Ramen is one of Japan’s most popular foods. This dish has become so famous that it’s often associated solely with Japan, but it actually originated in China! Some say the...
If you want to explore big cities in Japan other than Tokyo and you love food, Fukuoka should be on your list. As one of the fastest growing cities in...
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Kyoto? The shrines, the temples, the tea and snacks! Well, if you’re looking for snacks to take back from Kyoto, we have just...
Hokkaido is the second largest and northernmost island of Japan. It’s known for natural wonders like the volcanic Mount Asahi (the namesake of Asahi Beer) and picturesque Shikotsu-Tōya National Park...
Have you heard of “Inari” Shrines? Even if you haven’t, chances are you’ve seen photos of their iconic gateways. Thousands of Buddhist and Shinto Inari shrines can be found across...
Matsuri means festival in Japanese, and there are a plethora of matsuri held in the city of Kyoto throughout the year. Kyoto was Japan’s imperial capital until it changed to...
Japan has a rich history of castles, and the classic Japanese castles that we know today date back to as early as the Sengoku period (1467-1603). Japanese castles were originally...