How to pack for a trip to Japan? It is one of the most commonly asked questions by many potential Japan visitors. A tourist from Singapore has asked me this […]
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10 Best Fall Foods to Eat in Japan
Winter is about to roll around but as it is late autumn in Japan now, I better introduce you 10 best traditional Japanese autumn foods that you could try. At […]
Japanese Ryokan Customs & Etiquette
Do you want to stay in a Japanese Ryokan? Whenever we talk about Ryokan we first think of its customs and manners. Before you take your final decision whether you […]
Urashima Taro – Japanese Folktale
Urashima Taro is one of the most popular Japanese folktales you would ever read. The story is about a young fisherman who once disappeared to see a beautiful palace under […]
10 Best Iris Gardens to Visit in Japan
Japanese iris is a delicate flower that blooms in the summer. This year hanami wave has gone but Japan’s summer comes to surprise us with a variety of flowers including […]
Tsuru no Ongaeshi – Japanese Folktale
Tsuru no Ongaeshi (The Grateful Crane/The Crane’s Return of Favor) is one of the most popular Japanese folktales. My parents used to tell this folktale many time in my childhood. […]
How to Hanami | Sakura Viewing Party Guide
How to Hanami in Japan? If you plan on visiting Japan this spring during the cherry blossom season, this guide is going to give you some ideas to enjoy a […]
Setagaya Ume Matsuri at Hanegi Park
Setagaya Ume Matsuri is one of the prominent plum blossom festivals in Japan, held in early February in Tokyo. Want to know something about this yearly Japanese festival? Who knows, […]