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...
Celebrations & Holidays in Japan
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...
Top 7 Christmas Dinner in Tokyo in 2021: 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...
7 Christmas Market in Japan you should visit in 2021
Looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit in Japan? Try visiting a Christmas market in Japan! You can experience the warm, Christmas atmosphere by trying seasonal food, 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...
6 ways to celebrate Christmas in Japan, doing it the Japanese way
Japan is a secular country so it comes as no surprise that religious Christian Christmas traditions are not widely practised here. Instead, Japan has come up with its own traditions and ways of...
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Japan and What is White Day
Japan tends to celebrate holidays differently from the rest of the world, and Valentine's Day in Japan is no exception! Whether you're taking the holiday to celebrate a relationship, friendship or...
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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!