If you’re living in Japan, you know that February 23rd is an annual public holiday.  What annual public holiday, you ask?  The emperor’s bir

We are all very familiar with Valentine’s Day and its traditions.  Did you know that Japan has its own unique traditions for the day?  Befor

February 11th is National Foundation Day, a national holiday in Japan.  Let’s dive into the history behind this important day.

On January 1st, 2024, Japan was struck by a series of earthquakes.  These earthquakes started off of the coast of Aomori prefecture and inte

With spring soon approaching, it’s time to get your beans and get ready for setsubun.  ‘What exactly is setsubun, and why do you need beans?

Whether it comes with achieving a certain feat or turning a certain age, every country has its own unique way to mark the entering of adulth

Looking to take part in #GivingTuesday, but you’re not quite sure where to begin? Check out these five ways to get started in this post if

Today marks the first annual celebration of Giving Tuesday in the nation of Japan! While the GTJ team are not the very first to participate