Valentine’s Day in Japan
What is Valentine’s Day in Japan like? Is Valentine’s Day celebrated in Japan? Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14th around the world and generally people exchange candy, flowers and gifts
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Winter in Hokkaido and Sapporo snow festival
If you are thinking about a winter trip to Japan, we highly recommend you include Hokkaido where you can have the best snow and winter experience! Hokkaido is the northern
Hanami and Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Needless to say, Sakura (cherry blossoms) would be the biggest attraction during spring in Japan for many people. The cherry blossoms usually start fully blooming in the southern part of Japan around
Hinamatsuri (Japanese Girls Festival)
What is Hinamatsuri (Japanese girls festival)? In Japan, every year on the 3rd of March we celebrate Hinamatsuri. It is a celebration of girls, and some say this Japanese traditional
Luggage transfer service in Japan
Q: How does luggage transfer service work? A: We use a wonderful luggage transfer service offered by a Japanese courier company where we can send large suitcases to our next
Setsubun in Japan
Setsubun “節分” is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan (This year it was 2nd February). On this day, we throw soybeans to Oni
Christmas and New Year in Japan
Have you ever wondered how Christmas and New Year are celebrated in Japan? As the city transitions from autumn into winter, millions of colourful illuminations are displayed everywhere in Japan,
Recommended books on Japan
As a keen traveller, you may enjoy reading up on a particular place before visiting there to get a feel for the country. It not only helps you gain the
Best 5 Japanese Gardens in Autumn
As you probably already know Japan has four seasons and each season has different colours. Japanese gardens have been an important part of Japanese art where you can enjoy the