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

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 ...

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 ...