Japanese culture

43 articles

2022.08.12

“Bon Odori(盆踊り)” is one of the summer events in Japan. The literal translation is bon da...

2022.08.06

In Japan, there is a custom of decorating wind charms, called Furin, in summer. Furin is writ...

2022.07.28

Do you know the fireworks called Senko hanabi? Senko hanabi is a type of Japanese handheld fireworks...

2022.07.25

Hanabi taikai is one of the most fun things to do during the summer season in Japan. Hanabi means fi...

2022.06.07

Do you know the mochi called “Gohei-mochi”? It’s a food that appeared in the famou...

2022.05.26

In Japan, there is a noodle dish called Udon. Do you know Udon? Udon is made out of wheat flour. &nb...

2022.05.14

What is Kokedama? My hobby is to make kokedama. Do you know “Kokedama“? In Japan, koke m...

2022.05.05

May 5 is a national holiday in Japan called Kodomo no hi(Children’s Day). As the name implies,...