A Basic Guide to Shinto Shrines
Shrines obviously make up a large part of the landscape and culture of Japan. Many people, more times than not,
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Japanese Culture
Osaka’s Danjiri Festivals: Beyond Kishiwada
One of the most iconic festivals in Osaka’s Senshu Region is the danjiri festival. The Kishiwada danjiri festival, held in
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Koshin Mairi at Shitennoji : A Rare Japanese Tradition Found In Osaka
Though Japan has been able to preserve a great number of its ancient traditions, there are still some traditions that
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Nanakusa Gayu: A Japanese New Year’s Rice Porridge
While eating osechi ryori is now synonymous with New Year’s Day, people used to enjoy certain kind of food on
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O-Shogatsu Kazari: Japanese New Year’s Decorations
No holiday is special without decorations to set the mood for the season. Japanese New Year’s decorations, O-shogatsu kazari, are
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Osechi Ryori: Traditional New Year’s Japanese Food
Japan has dozens of festivals and holidays throughout the year, however, O-Shogatsu, or New Year’s, is easily the most important.
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