The New Year is called “お正月 (Oshōgatsu)” in Japanese.Japan is a country located in East Asia, but unlike other East Asian nations, we do not celebrate the Lunar New Year. So when we say “Oshōgatsu”, it refers to the New Year in the Gregorian calendar. In contrast to Christmas in Japan, New Year’s in Japan …
Spring is well underway with cherry blossoms starting to bloom all over Japan, and the hot weather in Tokyo leaves me already longing for summer. As you must know after reading our latest article Japan’s Convenience Stores Are a Traveler’s Best Friend, there are several chains of konbini in Japan that offer a lot of …
Japan is very famous for its beautiful cherry blossom spots and its culture of hanami (sakura trees viewing), but did you know that there are other ways to enjoy this beautiful flower? During spring and during spring ONLY, Japan offers a wide variety of sakura flavored food and drinks, made either with the petals of …
In recent years, bike rental services have been growing in popularity all over the world. In Tokyo as well, one of the most populated cities in the world, renting bicycles has been gaining more and more attention and is becoming a larger part of people’s daily lives. Many people now prefer using bicycles as a …
You have all heard of incense, this distinctive stick that releases a unique fragrant smoke when burned. Used in many temples in Japan, it is also widely used by particulars at home for many purposes. Japanese incense is renowned for its high quality and the finesse of its fragrance. It has been used in Japan …
Here are some common Japanese names, and the kanji commonly used for each name. Japanese names have different meanings depending on the kanji used, so if you would like to know the meaning of a particular person’s name, let us know! If there are any names you’d like us to add, or you’d like to …
