Summer
Japanese Recipe Adventures: Hiyashi Chuka
Japanese summer got you hot and bothered? Cool off with this ice-cold noodle dish.
By Cassandra Lord 3 min read
Tweet of the Week #147: Parents Take Off Work to Tackle Unfinished Summer Homework
Why do Japanese parents do their kid's school assignments?
Kids’ Summer Homework in Japan: With Friends Like These
For better or worse, summer-long school assignments have been a family affair in Japan for longer than you might think.
Tweet of the Week #145: Cucumbers and Eggplants Ride for Ancestors Spirits
What do horses and cows have to do with Obon?
7 Scariest Japanese Ghosts and Ghouls to Haunt Your Dreams
We hope you don’t find yourself alone with any of these yurei and yokai.
7 Spooky Japanese Superstitions and Their Origins
Familiarize yourself with these eerie Japanese superstitions to prevent yourself from unknowingly summoning spirits or bad luck this summer!
Why are There So Many Summer Festivals in Japan?
What is the history, superstitions and culture surrounding all these summer celebrations?
7 Terrifying Japanese Urban Legends Based on True Stories
From human sacrifices to haunted tunnels, these real Japanese legends give us the creeps.
Tweet of the Week #143: Nostalgic Japanese Summer
Summer has finally arrived in Japan. Check out some of these cool nostalgic posts making buzz on Twitter.
5 Incredible Mountains to Hike in Japan
Check out these non-Fuji mountainous destinations that are worth a climb at any time of the year.
Tweet of the Week #142: Keep Your Pets Safe in Summer
What precautions should pet owners take this summer?
5 Tips to Get Fit in Japan This Summer
Summer in Japan presents plenty of inspiration to get in shape—here’s how to tackle it naturally.
