Coming of Age Day, which falls on the second Monday of January, is a significant milestone for newcomers, where they participate in coming-of-age ceremonies. It is also a day to celebrate children's...
Celebrations & Holidays in Japan
Chou-you-no-Sekku 重陽の節句: What is it & How to Celebrate in Japan
Are you looking to dive into traditional Japanese celebrations? We've got you covered 🤗 The 9th of September is Chou-you-no-Sekku, one of the five seasonal festivals. Also known as the...
Unagi Day, Doyo no ushi no hi 土用の丑の日
There are so many holidays and celebrations in Japan. Some of these festivities only last for a day, but there are also some that last for a few days and even a few weeks. If you are wondering what...
Obon お盆: What is it & How to Celebrate Obon in Japan
There are so many holidays and celebrations in Japan. Some of these festivities only last for a day, but there are also some that last for a few days and even a few weeks. If you are wondering what...
Hinamatsuri: Ultimate guide to celebrating this Japanese Doll Festival
Hinamatsuri, also called the Doll's Festival, lands on the 3rd March. It is a beautiful festival that celebrates and prays for the well-being of girls. How long do Hina dolls decorations stay up...
Ehomaki sushi rolls tradition in 2022: What is Ehomaki & How to eat it
If you’re like me, you might have noticed all the massive posters advertising big sushi rolls for the past couple of weeks. If you are curious about the origin and story behind Ehomaki sushi rolls,...
What is Setsubun and how is it celebrated?
Have you seen the ritual of sowing beans or the tradition of eating giant sushi rolls? These are practices for the setsubun event. Let’s take a look at what is setsubun, the origin of Setsubun, its...
13 Christmas Dinner in Tokyo in 2022: Dinner set meals to celebrate Christmas
Out of the many gorgeous events and festivals of the year, Christmas is probably the most romantic one of them all. The city is illuminated and surrounded by a beautiful atmosphere. No matter if...
9 Christmas Market in Japan you should visit in 2022
Looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit in Japan? Try visiting a Christmas market 🤍🎄⛄️ You can experience the warm, merry atmosphere by trying different seasonal foods, shopping for the...
How to celebrate the New Year in Japan, with New Year traditions and food
New Year is the most widely-celebrated holiday in Japan (yes, even more so than Christmas which isn't even a public holiday in Japan). We'll share how Japanese people celebrate the New Year with...
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Just like you, we are foreigners from all around the world.
When we first arrived in Tokyo, we all found this city to be overwhelming, not sure where to begin.
During the years that we have lived here in Japan, we have discovered and visited countless famous tourist attractions as well as unique and underground places.
We are now proud to say that we are experts of Japan and would love to share the knowledge with all of you!