What's Next for teamLab Borderless?
teamLab Borderless in Odaiba closed on August 31, 2022. However, the museum will reopen in central Tokyo in 2023. Let's look at the museum’s best digital artworks, find out about its accolades, and see what’s in store for next year.
7 Antenna Shops in Tokyo
If you’re looking to escape the city, journey to another prefecture through Tokyo’s many antenna shops. Here are seven antenna shops selling sake, snacks, and goods from several of Japan’s most traveled-to prefectures.
Summer Festivals in Tokyo
This summer, many of the traditional festivals that have been on hold are back. These are some of the matsuri to check out in Tokyo, from the Shinjuku Eisa festival to the Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi and more.
Sakura Through the Eyes of Damien Hirst
His first solo exhibition in Japan, Damien Hirst’s Cherry Blossom exhibition is on show until May 23, and perfectly coincides with the famous sakura season in Japan. Find out more here!
North From Tokyo
One trip that you can enjoy over a long weekend takes you from Tokyo’s city center to fascinating destinations in Fukushima and Tochigi prefectures, where you can learn about the time of the shoguns, try your hand at time-honored crafts and feast on delicious cuisine.
Setsubun: Japan’s Holiday of Changing Seasons
Before the flowers start to blossom, take part in Setsubun. This year, the holiday—whose name literally means “seasonal division”—falls on Thursday, February 3. We take a look at the history and traditions of this venerable celebration.
First Visit of the Year to a Shrine or Temple
This tradition, called hatsumode, is considered the most important visit of the year. You can protect yourself from bad spirits, give thanks for blessings in the last year, and figure out what kind of fortune to expect in the coming year.
5 Best Movies Filmed in Japan
The international film community has been fascinated with the history, culture, and visuals of Japan, leading to numerous movies being set here. Check out these famous movies that were actually filmed in Japan.
Traditional Japanese Crafts You Should Experience in 2022
One area that’s rich for exploring in Japan is traditional crafts, many of which have been practiced for centuries or more. Here are a few to try in 2022.
New Year’s Superstitions in Japan
To give you a little more insight into shogatsu, GoConnect has put together a short list of some traditional beliefs that have grown up around this major Japanese holiday.
The True Meaning Behind Osechi Foods
This arrangement of small dishes is the most important meal of the year because each dish is said to bring a different benefit to you in the year to come. Here are the hidden meanings behind each dish.
Things You Should Know about the Japanese New Year’s Greeting of Nengajo
Although email and social media have made the writing and sending of nengajo less frequent, it is always nice to send something with a personal touch, so the tradition of these new year cards is still going strong.