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Do Japanese people celebrate Christmas?
Culture / Society

Do Japanese people celebrate Christmas?

Posted on: December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

People often ask “do Japanese people celebrate Christmas?” given their over-the-top decorations, but just how genuine is their Xmas spirit?

Do Japanese people still wear kimonos as regular clothing?
Culture / Kimono / Society

Do Japanese people still wear kimonos as regular clothing?

Posted on: December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The kimono has been an iconic part of Japan’s dress code since ancient times. Nowadays, kimonos are worn under special circumstances.

What to do when visiting a Japanese temple or shrine?
Culture / Shrine / Temple / Travel

What to do when visiting a Japanese temple or shrine?

Posted on: December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

It is the birthplace of Shintoism and one of the strongholds of Buddhism, but what should one do when visiting temples and shrines in Japan?

Japan and its obsession with matcha green tea
Matcha Green Tea / Thoughts / Uji

Japan and its obsession with matcha green tea

Posted on: September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

Japan and matcha green tea are totally synonymous as this nation has truly built a culture around the crafting and drinking of this beverage.

5 common Japanese expressions that have no English equivalent
Culture / Language / Thoughts

5 common Japanese expressions that have no English equivalent

Posted on: March 31, 2025August 1, 2025

The Japanese language is riddled with expressions that communicate a feeling rather than a literal definition. Here are 5 common expressions:

Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year history
Culture / Festivals / Gion / Kyoto / Summer / Travel

Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year history

Posted on: July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Since its first iteration in the year 869, Kyoto has celebrated its largest festival, Gion Matsuri, every summer for over a thousand years!

Ginzan is a must-see for onsen lovers
Ginzan / Onsen

Ginzan is a must-see for onsen lovers

Posted on: November 23, 2022July 29, 2025

The best destinations are never easy to get to, and the magical onsens of Ginzan are a living example of that!

Is Japan an introverted society? The pros and cons of extreme politeness
Culture / Society / Thoughts

Is Japan an introverted society? The pros and cons of extreme politeness

Posted on: August 6, 2022July 29, 2025

Japan has always had a reputation for its incredibly polite society and foreigners are always taken aback by this.

Japanese Culture shows Mindfulness is key in a Dense Population
Culture / Society / Thoughts

Japanese Culture shows Mindfulness is key in a Dense Population

Posted on: August 5, 2022July 29, 2025

Japanese culture has always placed a strong emphasis on mindfulness. As a close-knit population of high-density, mindfulness works wonders.

5 Things we can learn from Japanese Culture
Culture / Food / Society

5 Things we can learn from Japanese Culture

Posted on: July 30, 2022July 29, 2025

It’s no surprise that Japanese culture is one of the most unique and attractive cultures in the world. Here are 5 things it teaches us.

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