Girl’s Day
“Hinamatsuri” or Girl’s Day is a festival celebrating the health and growth of girls, held on March 3rd of every year. Japanese households display Girl’s Day Dolls or “hina-ningyo”, little girls dress up in kimonos and eat “chirashizushi”, a special type of sushi, and a snack called “hina-arare” made of sweetened rice kernels. Chirashizushi Chirashizushi […]
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Japanese Coming of Age Day
A Rite of Passage Under Japanese tradition and law, you are “officially” an adult at the age of 20. It’s the age where you’re allowed to vote, drink alcohol and smoke. You are treated as an adult in society, and with that privilege also comes responsibility. So, this day is celebrated as a big turning […]
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Can you tell the difference between a Geisha and a Maiko?
Geisha. Maiko. Many people have heard these words associated with Japanese culture, but also many don’t really know what’s the difference between the two! Web The Geisha A geisha is a women who is educated in the traditional Japanese arts, such as music, dancing, singing, and games. The word geisha is made up of two […]
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Catch a glimpse of a traditional Japanese Bride at Meiji Shrine
Catch a glimpse of a traditional Shinto wedding procession at Meiji Shrine. A sight that will become increasingly rare because many young couples want a more western-style wedding with the all the works these days. They want the chapel, the gown and all that jazz (even the ceremony is presided over by a fake minister!). […]
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Edo Wonderland, a place where you can experience old world Japan!
Immerse yourself in a bit of history at Edo Wonderland! You can dress up in Edo period costume, and be a civilian, police officer, samurai or whatever your heart desires. Play a game of darts, take a boat cruise or catch an infamous thief! The Edo period, also known as the Tokugawa period was from […]
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Samurai Sword and Armor
What is Samurai?? In Japanese, Samurai is usually used as same meaning as bushi or buke, which refers to the military nobility of medieval and early modern Japan. Samurai was usually used as lower government official who worked for higher ranked Japanese Court Officials. The word samurai was later used to describe the lower rank […]
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Kamakura Buddha (Daibutsu)
About Kamakura Kamakura is a popular tourist spot not just for foreigners, but also local Japanese, both young and old. The reason is simple: it offers a wide spectrum of attractions, from historical spots to religious temples of endangered Buddhist sects, from the most breathtaking nature scenery to the stylish restaurants and cafes that dot […]
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Enjoy Kabuki in Tokyo: the art of extraordinary singing and dancing
Enjoy Kabuki in Tokyo Here’s another great option you can do when you visit Tokyo: Going to a kabuki show. This is highly recommended if you like performing arts and traditional culture that’s still alive today. These 2 videos will give you a brief introduction to what kabuki is and what it looks like. Each […]
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Sumo Tournament Schedule on 2013-2014
How to buy the Sumo ticket. ——————————- Schedule Here is the Sumo tournament schedule on 2013-2014. All tournaments are 15 days long. Last day is the most exciting day! ——————————- Price The price is vary slightly between venues. There are three different types of seats. 1: “Tamari-Seki” seat Picture It is very near from the […]
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Gifts galore! Souvenir shopping
Tokyo, especially around some of the larger train stations seems like one huge shopping center, and what better place to buy something for your friends back home! Everyone has their own idea of what makes a perfect gift to give to the ones they love, but here are some suggestions of those gifts and where […]
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