I feel like Japanese culture is well known for being creative and artistic. Japanese people seem to be well regarded in the art world – fashion, design, etc. I actually have no idea if Japan is known for having street…
Setsubun
Have you ever heard of Setsubun before? It’s an old Japanese holiday that is celebrated between February 2-4 (this year it’s Feb 2!). The date was traditionally the day before the first day of spring, but that is on the…
Personal products in Japan vs US
Have you ever thought about how the personal products are different around the world? I think if you’ve ever lived abroad you have! But if not, I’m not sure it is something that would ever cross your mind. The products…
Getting a pet in Japan
We got a puppy this year! I think a lot of people around the world got a “quarantine pet”. Because of the pandemic and staying home more, many people thought it was a good time to bring an animal into…
Coming of Age Day
Japan just celebrated the Coming of Age Day. This year the holiday was on January 11th. On this day all of the young adults who are 20 years old (or will turn 20 years old this year) are celebrated as…
Osechi
Oshechi is traditional new years food in Japan
Christmas Cake
Japan has many holidays unique to Japan. Not only that, but there are many western holidays that are celebrated here but in ways that are also unique to Japan. Christmas is a popular holiday, but mainly for dating. It is…
Japanese Snacks
Are you a snacker? In Japan there are so many snack options to choose from! From salty to sweet to seasonal, healthy to not so healthy – there is something for everyone. The snacks here are usually packaged individually so…
Japanese Bullet Trains
Japanese bullet trains or shinkansen are well known around the world for their safety, speed and convenience. There are high speed railways in other parts of Asia as well as Europe, but nothing compares to the Japanese bullet trains. I…