In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local ...

Join me for Hatsumode (初詣) – the first shrine visit of the year in Japan! ⛩️✨ This beautiful New Year tradition is all about ...

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

Kenjinkais Celebrate the New Year. NAP Edito. Some may not be aware that New Year’s is the largest holiday in Japan. Celebrations can last a week or more. H ...