Japanese Culture

Tokyo is particularly abundant in illumination spots and it seems that in 2016 in Minato Ward,

When Japan moves into summer, festivals are held all over the country.

In Japan, they say that the stars "Orihime" (Vega) and "Hikoboshi" (Altair), which face each other a

The event known as "obon" is like a memorial service for ancestors and people who have passed away.

Suwa Taisha Shrine in the Suwa district of Nagano Prefecture is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.

One of the most representative types of fast food restaurants in Japan is the standing soba restaurant.

In the 1990s and 2000s, "Idols you can meet" began to appear, mostly around Akihabara.

Love hotels ("rabuho") are mainly hotels used by couples to be intimate.

The first Tokyu Hands store opened in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1976.

In Japan, there are public baths that are open for anyone to use called sento.

Although Ginza has numerous sushi restaurants, Ginza Kyubey is one of the most famous.

A cat cafe is a place where you can spend time around cats while drinking coffee or tea.

Sanrio Puroland in Tama City, Tokyo, is an indoor theme park where you can meet many Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty.

The Japanese toilets are famous for their cleanliness, but it seems that foreign visitors are particularly surprised by their numerous functions.

Nagashi-bina is a tradition of floating paper dolls downriver to pray for the health of young childr

The Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival) held every year on May 15th is one of the three major festivals

From mid-March to mid-May, people all over Japan go to see cherry blossoms in bloom. 日本では3月中旬から5月中旬

From April to June, rice (the staple food of Japan) is planted in paddy fields.

The seven days around the equinoxes are called ohigan. 春分の日、または秋分の日を中心とした前後7日間を、お彼岸といいます。

There are now around 55,000 convenience stores throughout Japan.