Culture
5 Japanese New Year Traditions You Should Follow
Here's how and why you should apply these Japanese New Year rituals to your own goals for a mindful start.
By Paula Chiarino 5 min read
5 Japanese Christmas Movies to Watch this Holiday Season
Japanese holiday films are different than Western ones. Here are five to show you the meaning of a Japanese Christmas.
A Survival Guide to Japan’s Winter Monsters
Guaranteed to chill your blood more than the cold weather, let’s look at Japan’s wicked side of winter.
Ho, Ho, Hotei: The Japanese Santa Claus
Christmas is right around the corner so let's take a look at Santa's Buddhist counterpart in Japan!
Exploring Japan Through Kids’ Games
With everyone talking about Squid Game, here are some other games that children like to play in Japan.
5 Obscure Japanese Music Genres You’ve Probably Never Heard
If you’re into Japanese city pop like Mariya Takeuchi, here are five more genres to become obsessed with.
All you Need to Know About Pocky Day in Japan
There’s no escape from the confectionery power of this ubiquitous chocolate-coated biscuit.
The Convenience of Casting Curses and Charms in Japan
From its ancient origins to its modern face, Japan has a world of hexes, malevolent magic and spells waiting to be discovered.
Your ‘Sole’ Guide to Socks in Japan
Japan has the reputation of being the place to get socks thanks to sprawling choices from the tame tabi to the sultry knee-high.
5 Easy Japanese Karaoke Songs
Sing your heart out and impress your friends at your next karaoke party with these simple songs in Japanese.
7 Japanese Anime, Games and Movies Like ‘Squid Game’
You may have heard of the new Netflix hit "Squid Game" but do you know about these Japanese death games?
5 Things I Wish My English Teachers Had Taught Me
Many Japanese students are eager to learn English, but not everything they want to know can be found in a textbook.
