Halloween is a time of the year to dress up, enjoy some candy, and pull pranks on those who might not be expecting it. It's also an opportunity for people to learn more about different cultures and customs from around the world. In Japan, Halloween falls on November 31st and many Japanese celebrate by dressing up as Western-style ghosts or other creatures like vampires, … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate Halloween in Japan 2024
Izakaya Hopping -Things to not miss while Travelling Japan
Izakaya is one of Japan's must-do activities. Izakaya hopping in Japan, It's difficult not to enjoy a drink and a yarn with friends over some heavily salted fried food at this Japanese institution, whether it's your first vacation to Japan or you've lived here for a lifetime. The Japanese word izakaya is made up of three characters that mean "stay-drink-place" in that … [Read more...] about Izakaya Hopping -Things to not miss while Travelling Japan
Hiking in Japan- A Full Guide
Hiking in Japan guide are those that take you through the country's incredible forests, mountains, and rivers while also highlighting its distinct culture, from its distinctive architecture to its spirituality and mythology. Many of Japan's best treks are traditional pilgrimage paths that take you from shrine to shrine, through beautiful woodlands, or over the summit of a … [Read more...] about Hiking in Japan- A Full Guide
Say Cheers with these 18 Popular Japanese Drinks
If you believe sake and matcha green tea are the only two beverages available in Japan, you're in for a treat! Japan boasts every type of flavour you might imagine, including sweet, sour, acidic, and even salty. Do you appreciate alcoholic beverages such as plum wine or chuhai? Perhaps a nice cup of sakura tea washes down your midday snack? There are so many great drinks in … [Read more...] about Say Cheers with these 18 Popular Japanese Drinks
25 best Japanese books of all time
If you wish to know more about Japanese culture and explore their habits, how they think, or how their society is structured- the ancient and modern conflicts within, here is a list of 25 best Japanese books of all time classical novels by men and women, as well as some of the latest and most innovative novels of today. The list includes both fictional and non-fiction … [Read more...] about 25 best Japanese books of all time