What is the first thing to come up in your mind when imagining autumn? Many people who grow up in Japan may imagine a fall breeze, picking up acorns, enjoying autumn food such as mushrooms or chestnuts, and ...of course viewing autumn leaves! Rikugien Gardens, located...
Gujo Odori is a traditional Japanese Bon dance that takes place in Gujo Hachiman, a town located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most famous Bon Odori (Bon dances) in Japan, known for its long duration, historical significance, and the large number of...
What is Tokyo Comic Con? Tokyo Comic Con is a major pop culture event in Japan, modelled after the well-known San Diego Comic-Con in the United States. Held annually, typically in late November or early December, it brings together fans, creators, and celebrities from...
The Akita Daisen Nakasen Area Donpan Festival is a traditional Japanese festival held in the Nakasen area of Daisen City in Akita Prefecture, Japan. This lively and vibrant festival is celebrated in early August and is known for its unique and catchy "Donpan" song...
"Neputa" (or "Nebuta") is popular Japanese summer festival (Matsuri). Aomori Nebuta (Aomori-city in Aomori prefecture) and Hirosaki Neputa (Hirosaki city in Aomori prefecture) are well-known. Neputa/Nebuta typically takes place in early August (2nd -7th in...
The rainy season in Japan usually ends by late July, and after rain clouds cleared, real summer comes. Japanese summers are often hot and humid. On 18th July, the Japan Meteorological Agency alerted that almost all regions from Hokkaido to Okinawa would be covered in...
Background Hiroshima hosted the Hiroshima International Animation Festival every 2 years since1985 until 2020. The festival was to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the atomic bombing. The theme of the festival was 'Love and Peace', and the award was given to the...
On 9th July, the Nikkei Stock Average rose by nearly 800 yen to close at over 41,500 yen, reaching a new all-time high. Propelled by rising stock prices at the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in the US stock market, semiconductor-related stocks pushed the index higher. Value...
First new banknotes were issued in Japan in 20 years. The new banknotes adopt new technologies to tackle counterfeit: high-resolution watermark around the portraits and the world’s first 3D holograms. Universal design also applies to new banknote. There are tactile...
July 7th is Tanabata (Star Festival)! Are you interested in local festival? Let’s go to Shonam Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival (Kanagawa Prefecture)!! Dates: July 5th – 7th Venue: Shopping street near JR Hiratsuka station (the north exit) , accessed by JR Tokyo Ueno...