Spring Awakening at Malvern College Tokyo
This year’s Sakura Culture Festival, set for April 4 on the school’s Kodaira campus — an appropriately scenic venue housed in a former university building — promises to be the most ambitious yet.
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For the Folks Back Home: Best Japanese Souvenirs
A curated guide to refined Japanese souvenirs. From traditional crafts to seasonal delicacies, these gifts beautifully capture the spirit of Japan.
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Living in Tokyo: A Guide to Japan’s Strict Freedom
Living in Tokyo reveals a city shaped by subtle discipline, efficiency and shared responsibility, experienced through everyday moments rather than dramatic culture shock.
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Celebrating Ōmisoka: Japanese New Year’s Eve Traditions
Explore Japanese New Year’s Eve traditions, from toshikoshi soba and temple bell rituals to shrine visits and festive customs across Tokyo.
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What is Kabuki? A Lecture on Japanese Culture: Part 1
An introduction to kabuki’s origins, traditions and genres, revealing why this centuries-old Japanese art form continues to captivate audiences today.
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Best Places to Buy Matcha Sets
From budget-friendly starter kits in Tokyo to handcrafted heirloom pieces in Kyoto, discover the best places in Japan to buy authentic matcha sets and tea tools.
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Shrines and Temples in and Near Tokyo
Explore the rich history and serene beauty of Tokyo’s most iconic shrines and temples, each offering unique cultural and spiritual experiences just a short trip from the city.
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Can’t Handle the Heat? Ways Japan Stays Cool
From parasols and frozen neck rings to mega-malls and kakigori, Japan offers creative and cultural ways to stay cool during its long, sweltering summers.
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What is Wagashi?
Today, we explore wagashi—traditional Japanese sweets made with mochi and sweet bean paste.
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What is Noh? A Simple Explanation for Japanese and Foreign Audiences
With a history spanning more than 650 years, Noh was recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008.
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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.
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Things to Do in Japan During Silver Week
Exploring Japan during Silver Week can be a wonderful experience because it is a time when the locations are quieter and less crowded.
