Cherry Blossom Festivals Tokyo 2017
First Sakura or cherry blossom unfolded its bud and came into blossom on 21 March in Tokyo this year 2017….
Cherry Blossom Season Arrived in Tokyo
Cherry blossom or Sakura season came. Now is just the season as first cherry blossom bloomed on 21th March in…
What does Yokai mean?
Have you ever heard of Yokai or Youkai? I think it became popular in recent years. Why? I explain all…
Setsubun and Bean Throwing Festivals in Tokyo
Setsubun is the season to throw soybeans at the person who plays a role of demon. I remember the person…
Meaning of Omotenashi
Omotenashi is Japanese. This is one of the Japanese words which can not be translated into English in one word….
Oshougatsu : How Japanese Celebrate New Year
New Year is called Oshougatsu in Japanese. Most companies are closed, except for some retail stores, hospitals, etc. until 3rd…
Hatsumode New Year Celebration Tokyo 2017 – Visited 5 popular shrines
Happy New Year!! Thank you very much for reading my article! This 2017, on 3 January, I visited 5 popular…
New Year’s Eve Omisoka in Japan
New Year’s eve is called Omisoka in Japan. After Christmas to Omisoka, people get busy for preparing New Year. What…
How to make Japanese Rice Cakes
Winter is the season of people enjoy mochi in Japan. There are many types of mochi from salty mochi to…
What are Soba Noodles
Contents 1. Long history of Soba Noodles 2. Soba we know today started in Edo period 3. Soba is Lucky…
