Hina Matsuri, or Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, is an annual holiday celebrated every March 3rd.  This day focuses on female children and...

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Welcome to our first ever, exclusive black-tie [Hanami Soirée] – celebrating the first sakura bloom of the season, partnering with YouMeWe N

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?