Today (November 15) is a special day in Japan called “7-5-3 Day” or “Shichi-go...
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Tanabata Festival aka The Star Festival
Today is July 7th in Japan and that’s when the calendar tells us it’s...
Hina Matsuri (The Doll’s Festival)
Not only today, but every year on March 3rd Japan celebrates the so-called “Hina...
Shogatsu: Japanese New Year’s Day
After the busy time in December (cleaning, cooking, writing New Year cards) and then finally...
Omisoka: Japanese New Year’s Eve
Around this time of the year Japanese people are busy with various things. Christmas is not what...
4 Reasons Why Valentine’s Day in Japan is Different!
On February 14th we celebrate Valentine’s Day – also here in Japan! However...
3 Steps to a Successful Setsubun (Bean Throwing Day)
Happy “Bean Throwing Day“! “Demons out, Good Fortune in!” –...
Christmas in Japan: How do Japanese People Celebrate it?
It happens every year. Sometimes it comes so sudden that we aren’t even properly prepared...