For the scariest bus stop in Japan, it’s all in the name
There’s plenty of train stops in Japan that have a lot of allure outside transportation. such as an abandoned one that looks like an anime…
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Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in a vintage kimono with Taisho Roman plan at Hotel Gajoen
If you’ve been looking for the perfect blend of Japanese and Western fashion, there is no better epitome than the Taisho Roman kimono style which…
Learn Ainu culture through digital art and projection mapping at the KAMUY LUMINA event
Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well recognised throughout both the Japanese and international communities, and yet despite…
How to safely navigate the toilet when wearing a kimono or yukata
Picture this: It’s a beautiful spring day with the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the delicate petals of a thousand cherry trees. All around…
Tokushima’s Colorful Summer Dance Festival is Back!
The Shikoku town of Tokushima is creating a new committee to plan and fund the iconic Awa Odori, bringing back its festivities after two years…
Channel your inner fox with a fox mask from Komendo
About foxes and fox masks If you have an interest in Japanese folklore and festivals, or happen to enjoy things like J-pop, anime and manga,…
Traditional Daruma doll manufacturing company releases edible Daruma monaka snacks
Three years have passed since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and whilst it has caused heartache, loss and wreaked havoc on our daily…
Limited edition knitted hoodies feature Hokusai prints reimagined into pixel art
Knitting has long been a part of the regional culture of Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, with a history in its trade dating back to the Edo…
Nightmares keeping you up? Call on the help of Baku the dream-eater with this tapir-shaped neck pillow
Have you ever had one of those recurring nightmares that keep you from hitting the pillow at night? If so, you’re not alone, with an…
This company is bringing the single-toothed geta shoe back into fashion
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have a maiko, geisha or oiran pass you by in the streets, you may have noticed their approach…
Converted warehouse joins 10 kominka houses as part of this nostalgic yokocho food alley in Yoyogi
Shibuya’s popular “goodwill alleyway”, Hobo Shinjuku Norengai, has unveiled an annex venue that converts a large warehouse (that neighbours the main site) into a yoko-cho…
Shinto priests try to appease the spirit of the Nine-Tailed Fox and prevent global havoc
The Killing Stone and the Nine-Tailed Fox As we reported earlier this month, the “Killing Stone” (殺生石 sesshō-seki) in Nasu, Japan, believed to be the…
Enjoy a unique hanami this year with cherry blossom viewing rickshaw rides in Asakusa
If you’ve ever set foot in Tokyo’s Asakusa district chances are that you have crossed paths with a rickshaw or two. They’re pretty hard to…
Hamster celebrates Girl’s Day in Japan with traditional doll boyfriend
On March 3rd, many in Japan celebrated hinamatsuri, a festival (often translated as “Girl’s Day”) that sees many households put up traditional ornamental doll displays…
Does Hinamatsuri have a negative effect on children and can it lead to gender identity issues?
Whether you prefer to travel big or go local, there are always plenty of festivals taking place throughout the year in Japan that can give…