Japanese

Wondering what a Japanese Omamori is? I was just like you back then! Soon after I touched down in Tokyo, I started noticing little colorful

Whenever I mention the Japanese Setsubun (節分) and its wacky soybean-throwing rituals to travelers headed to Japan in early February, I’m always met with bemused

As a long-time expat living here in Tokyo, one of the things you won’t see me do is walking while eating or 食 べ 歩き

Ever seen pottery that shimmers with veins of gold? That is precisely what the Kintsugi in Japanese art looks like. Basically, it’s an age-old technique

Met your perfect match? When planning a date in Tokyo, thinking outside the box and finding the perfect location is key. But where do you

Ever dreamed of wandering through quiet temple courtyards filled with cherry blossoms or standing in awe before an enormous vermillion shrine gate? If so, then

You’ve heard all about Valentine’s Day, but have you ever experienced the little-known sequel, Japanese White Day, on March 14th? One month after Valentine’s chocolates

Ever heard of Kenkoku Kinen No Hi (建国 記念 の 日)? Every February 11th, the Japanese people put down their high-tech gadgets and get back