Comiket: the world's largest fan convention
If you're a pop culture fan, you're probably familiar with major conventions like Japan Expo in Paris or Comic-Con in San Diego. But are you familiar with…
Yuru-Kyara (ゆるキャラ), these kawaii Japanese mascots
Did you encounter any unusual characters during your travels in Japan? We call them mascots in France, but in Japan, they're known by another name…
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[Practical Japan] Preparing for the ascent of Mount Fuji
At 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, is the perfect pilgrimage site for lovers of the archipelago. Fancy attempting the ascent of this sacred mountain?
10 Japanese songs that smell like summer
The sound of cicadas isn't the only music to serenade our ears this summer. Discover our musical selection of 10 songs to accompany your summer! GReeeeN -…
5 terraces to enjoy the summer!
Despite the astronomical number of cafes and restaurants that dot the Tokyo capital, outdoor seating areas are quite rare. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the Japanese…
The Shōnan coast (湘南), the ultimate summer destination
After the rain comes the sunshine! After the tsuyu (梅雨, the rainy season), the gray clouds give way to sunshine. True summer begins, and for two…
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[Practical Japan] Jidohanbaiki, those indispensable vending machines
If you've ever been to Japan, you've almost certainly noticed the incredibly high number of vending machines (jidohanbaiki, 自動販売機) of all kinds scattered throughout the archipelago. Discover their story…
Hanabi 花火, the summer fireworks
Summer in Japan is the season for yukata (浴衣), matsuri (祭り), and also fireworks, which are called hanabi (花火, literally, fire flowers). A brief history of fireworks…
Do you know shotengai 商店街?
The rainy season (between June and July), or tsuyu (梅雨) for those in the know, can catch tourists off guard and disrupt their plans. Imagine being caught in a downpour while you're…
The yukata 浴衣, the traditional summer outfit
In Japan, summer is a particularly festive season. Temperatures rise as matsuri (祭り, festivals) and hanabi (花火, fireworks) take place throughout the archipelago. It's the perfect opportunity…