- Let’s consult an oracle at Temples and Shrines in Japan!
- Japanese people get their fortunes by consulting an oracle at temples and shrines. It’s very rare to find temples and shrines without them. Today I’d
- The spiritual power of words in the Japanese Language
- Japan has a traditional philosophy called kotodama. People in ancient times referred to Japan as “The country where kotodama brings happiness”, and t
- How to Order and Eat Tsukemen Dipped Noodles in Japan
- Have you ever been to Tsukemen shop before? It seems a little bit difficult for beginners to order and eat Tsukemen at noodle restaurant. I'll intro
- The Japanese custom “Teru Teru Bozu”, making a doll for good weather the next day
- Have you ever seen this doll hanging in someone’s window in Japan? You may see them during the rainy season. This very old custom is called “Teru Teru
- Don’t be fooled by the Japanese calendar, and don’t forget your umbrella!
- Old world Japanese customs can be found in day-to-day life. Whether you’re enjoying a meal, exploring the city, or just relaxing, you can find the goo
- Where can you buy food in Tokyo, other than at convenience stores and supermarkets? Ready-to-Eat meals sold at Depachika!
- During your travels in Japan, you may go to convenience stores and grab everyday, convenient food. Their foods are easy, tasty, and cheap. However, if
- 8 Things you Should Know about Correct Manners before Visiting Ise Grand Shrine
- Hatsu, from Mie Prefecture, will present local information about the Ise-Shima area. The God of the Ise Grand Shrine shrine has been enshrined here fo
- The Dos and Don'ts of Bowing in Japan
- In shops, in the streets, on the phone... You may have noticed that Japanese people bow all the time! Japan has a lot of hidden rules like where to st
- Japanese Customs for February
- Sun, 3rd February: Setsubun Setsubun is a day that marks the changing of the seasons, and especially marks the day before Risshun, the day when spr
- 3 Classic Childrens' Games at Japanese Traditional Festivals
- 1: Goldfish scooping Kingyo-sukui, goldfish scooping is one of the most typical booths at Japanese summer festivals. There usually is a water tank wi
- Japanese Customs for January: Happy New Year!
- 1st January to 7th January: the first visit to a shrine Hatsumode, or the first visit to a shrine, is a custom for New Year in Japan. Before, peop
- Realities of Japan: Working in a Rural City of Japan as a Foreigner
- I Want to Work in Japan, Despite Many Cultural Differences When it comes to working in Japan, big cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka will prob
- 10 Ways of Saying “I’m late” in Japanese
- When you are late すみません、おそくなりました。(Sumimasen, osokunarimashita). I’m sorry for being late. おまたせしてすみませんでした。(O-mataseshite sumimasendeshita). I am sorr
- A typical day in the life of a Tokyoite in Shibuya
- 13:00: Meeting friends in front of the Hachiko statue or at TSUTAYA. The crazy scramble crossing is famous in Shibuya and is usually interesting to
- How to send your wishes to the gods in a Shinto shrine
- Sending your wishes to the spirits If you have ever visited a Shinto religion shrine, you may have noticed these small wooden boards hanging. They