Hatsumode: Japan’s Magical New Year Shrine Visit Tradition
Every New Year comes, and when you ring in the New Year in Japan, hatsumode (初詣) is a must-do. It might be a good idea to wait in a long …
Month: February 2026
The Art of Japanese Knives
What kind of kitchen knife do you usually use? Lately, I often see the knife shops in the tool district crowded with foreign tourists. Why have Japanese knives recently begun …
Kimono in Modern Japan
Occasions How do you feel when you see people wearing kimonos? As a kimono wearer, I always pay attention to the people who are wearing them. When I help someone …