1. What‘s 七五三（Shichi-Go-San)? This is one of Japan‘s traditions that has stood the test of time and is celebrated for three-year-old girls, five-year-old boys and seven-year-old girls’ healthy growth. According …
When you’re a rookie in a Japanese workplace or the broader Japanese culture of professionalism, you might hear workplace phrases that your co-workers say often. After learning Japanese, you realize …
Each season has its own unique flowers. When it comes to viewing beautiful plants in Japan, you might instantly think about cherry blossoms, Hanami. Yes, I don’t argue with that, …
When people think of the Kansai region, Osaka and Kyoto often come to mind first. Osaka is known for its lively street culture, while Kyoto is famous for its traditional …
“Ee” — More Than Just “Good” A previous article on this website introduced the interesting idea that the single Japanese “Eh” (え) can express many different meanings depending on the …
I have to admit, I’m not a big fan of hiking in the mountains. If my wife hadn’t taken me to Oze, I would never have imagined going there by …
For those who don’t know me, I really love IPA beers. These days, there are many micro breweries in Japan, even giant companies are selling IPA or craft beers at …
There are tons of posts and blogs about Kyoto. To be honest, I avoided going there because of over-tourism, but I got a chance to visit there this time. Looking …
In this article, I’d like to introduce shime parfaits, which is part of a relatively new food culture in Japan. If you’re a fan of sweet things, why don’t you …
■Types of Public Baths in Japan Japan has several types of public bathing facilities. Each offers a slightly different experience. 1. Sento (Public Bathhouse) A sento is a traditional public …
