In Japan, there are thousands of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples located throughout the nation, and we Japanese often visit them to purify ourselves on various occasions, such as birth, marriage...
It's getting colder out, so it’s a great time to enjoy the onsen hot springs around Japan! I visited Kusatsu Town in Gunma Prefecture, known as one of the best hot spring resorts in the country.
To progress in learning a new language, asking a lot of questions is a good way to start. We may often feel embarrassed to do that, but we shouldn’t hesitate because we’re learning.
In recent years, the modern Western tradition of Halloween has crept up on Japan in the form of commercial and entertainment events – especially in big cities.
Autumn is the season of harvest. In Japan, this season means you can grab a variety of seasonable foods for relatively inexpensive prices at your local market. Don’t miss out!
If you have traveled to Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.
