Kouhakunamasu resembles traditional Japanese ribbons and kouhaku means red and white. Red and white are the colors typically associated with ce ...
The ancient name for February (Nigatsu) is Kisaragi, meaning "to wear more clothes due to the cold." As it also is the month of plum blossoms which ar ...
???A tanuki is a raccoon dog in Japanese, and in Japanese culture the tanuki has become a symbol of chubby good cheer and fortune (a comparatively rec ...
The Sumida River circuit of the Seven Deities of Good Fortune in Tokyo is the very first of this type of New Year pilgrimages: it was devised in 1804 ...
Featuring hot-spring resorts, impressive museums, and a stunning view of Mt. Fuji, there is a lot to do in Hakone. Just 90 minutes from central Tokyo, ...
Tokyo events for Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12, 2024. This week is a little quieter than the last, but the following events are ready to spice up yo ...
If you’re traveling between Tokyo and Osaka, or Tokyo and Kyoto, then the T?kaid? Shinkansen is easily the most convenient option. Here’ ...
May is certainly busy in Japan, with a whole flurry of festivals just in the first week! Wherever you are, you’ll find something to see � ...
I just spent a delightful weekend making all kinds of stylish sushi from Yuki Gomi‘s popular cookbook, “Sushi at Home: The Beginners Guide ...
Tokyo events for Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, 2024. While many Tokyo residents will escape the city this week — due to the Golden Week ho ...
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Spring is coming to a close, so best to make use of the pleasant weather in May before it begins to get uncomfortably humid in June. We’ve roun ...
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The Hokkaid? Shinkansen is short — it only has four stations when you disconnect it from the T?hoku Shinkansen. But what makes it special" And ...
Tokyo is a great place to get a filling meal for ¥1,000 or less. But stretching the purse strings to ¥5,000 opens up a whole new world of flavor ...
Tokyo events for Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2024 This weekend kicks off the start of Golden Week and many food and cultural events will com ...
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Early spring is the best time to be in Tokyo — you can take advantage of all the events and festivals dedicated to spring flowers, among other ...
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Need to see a doctor, but don’t know where to find one who speaks English" Here’s a list of English-speaking clinics and hospitals in To ...
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Tokyo events for Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14, 2024. Spring is in full motion and that means flower festivals have taken over Tokyo and beyond. ...
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Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2024. Spring festivals are on the calendar, along with expos celebrating your favorite alcoholi ...
