JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日)
The time has come for Japan to mark Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日), or Children's Day, on 5 May. Read more about to celebrate with traditional koinobori and samurai dolls.
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日)
The time has come for Japan to mark Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日), or Children's Day, on 5 May. Read more about to celebrate with traditional koinobori and samurai dolls.
Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)
Though known as the land of workaholics, did you know that Japan has more national holidays than most other countries? The 29th of April is a particularly exciting time for...
Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)
Though known as the land of workaholics, did you know that Japan has more national holidays than most other countries? The 29th of April is a particularly exciting time for...
White Day (ホワイトデー)
Have you heard of White Day (ホワイトデー)? Celebrated in Japan on 14 March every year, it sees people given a gift on Valentine’s Day reciprocate the gesture to those they...
White Day (ホワイトデー)
Have you heard of White Day (ホワイトデー)? Celebrated in Japan on 14 March every year, it sees people given a gift on Valentine’s Day reciprocate the gesture to those they...
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り)
On 3 March Japan will mark Hinamatsuri, or “Dolls’ Festival”, where the health and happiness of girls will be commemorated. Also known as Dolls’ Day or Girls’ Day, Hinamatsuri is...
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り)
On 3 March Japan will mark Hinamatsuri, or “Dolls’ Festival”, where the health and happiness of girls will be commemorated. Also known as Dolls’ Day or Girls’ Day, Hinamatsuri is...
Seijin no Hi（成人の日）
We’ve already talked about Shichi-Go-San and celebrating children in November, but in the New Year it’s time to congratulate those becoming young adults. Seijin no Hi (or “Coming of Age Day”) is a Japanese holiday held...
Seijin no Hi（成人の日）
We’ve already talked about Shichi-Go-San and celebrating children in November, but in the New Year it’s time to congratulate those becoming young adults. Seijin no Hi (or “Coming of Age Day”) is a Japanese holiday held...
Shichi-Go-San (七五三)
Have you heard of Shichi-Go-San? Literally meaning “seven-five-three”, it’s one of the most important celebrations for children in Japan, whereby three and seven-year-old girls and five-year-old boys visit a Shinto...
Shichi-Go-San (七五三)
Have you heard of Shichi-Go-San? Literally meaning “seven-five-three”, it’s one of the most important celebrations for children in Japan, whereby three and seven-year-old girls and five-year-old boys visit a Shinto...