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Matsuri (Fukagawa Hachiman Festival)

2023-09-272023-10-06 - by Rie Kawabata

Index 1. About Fukagawa Hachiman Festival The festival of Tomioka Hachimangu, a shrine in downtown Tokyo, is also known as the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival. This festival is said to have …

Japanese Traditions in October

2023-09-272023-10-04 - by Zack

Welcome back to my blog about Japanese lifestyle in October. Autumn has just begun, and it is said to be the best season for reading, appetite, sports and art in …

What is Obon in Japan?

2023-09-052023-09-07 - by Kazu. K

What is Obon? Generally speaking, Obon is held from the 13th to the 16th of August. Some areas hold it in July and September. Most companies are closed, and in …

Exploring ~Summer~ in Japan Through the Five Senses

2023-09-042023-09-07 - by Hidemi H

I have just come back home from a 40-minute walk this morning in July. According to the Meteorological Agency, the rainy season has not gone yet as of July.16, 2023, …

Japanese Subculture – Oshikatsu

2023-09-042023-09-15 - by Yukari

Do you know what Japanese subculture is? It mainly implies anime and manga. So some of you may think that it is mainly popular among younger generations and it seems …

The Celebration of The First Birthday

2023-08-252023-09-03 - by Chisato.A

Regardless of the country, a child’s first birthday is a special occasion. There are many ways to celebrate it. Some decorate the room with many colorful balloons, and others let …

Japanese Traditions in September

2023-08-252023-09-05 - by Zack

Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in September. It is so hot this year, isn’t it?  The WMO, World Meteorological Organization, said, “The highest global average temperature …

Firework displays in Japan

2023-08-252023-09-02 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Fireworks have a long history in Japan and are an integral part of many summer festivals. Firework festivals are a summertime tradition where people in Japan enjoy watching great works …

How to Enjoy a Beer Garden in Japan

2023-08-012023-08-16 - by Kazu. K

It’s a really humid Japanese summer, isn’t it? Nothing beats cold beer on such a hot, humid day. Craft beer has been getting popular here and there, and every place …

Let’s eat eeeeels! 〜Tokyo vs. Osaka~

2023-07-242024-01-04 - by Rei and Chisato

Hi! I’m Rei. I’m in Tokyo. The other day, I was talking with my best friend Chisato, who lives in Osaka. ★★★★★Rei: It’s hot and muggy, isn’t it? I’m going …

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Manning Gray - Waribashi~Disposable chopsticks~

Hi Chisato, Wow, I never imagined th…

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