Midori no hi (緑の日): Nature Day
In Japanese, midori (緑) means "green." As you might have guessed, this public holiday, which is part of Golden Week, is therefore a tribute to... nature! The story of Midori Day...
In Japanese, midori (緑) means "green." As you might have guessed, this public holiday, which is part of Golden Week, is therefore a tribute to... nature! The story of Midori Day...
May 3rd marks Constitution Day in Japan. It is part of Golden Week and celebrates the 1947 constitution, which came into effect in Japan a few…
Showa no hi (昭和の日) is a public holiday in Japan and marks the beginning of Japan's Golden Week. It commemorates April 29, 1901, the birthday of…
Japan is a country steeped in tradition. Some practices are becoming rarer and are tending to disappear, but it is still possible to appreciate, even today, ceremonies that are centuries old. It is…
Buddhism occupies a prominent place in Japanese spirituality. For nearly 1500 years, this religion, imported from China (and originating in India), has established itself alongside Shintoism…
In Japan, kawaii (可愛い) is omnipresent, from small street shops to large corporations, from the government to city halls, from video games to cuisine. An example?…
The cherry blossoms have bloomed! What a joy to admire these trees so dear to the Japanese. This beauty is fleeting, but it will last a few more days…
The Japanese people have a special relationship with nature. While modernization and advanced technologies continue to advance, the Japanese still maintain a rhythm…
Do you want to discover aspects of Japanese culture and history, but history books aren't really your cup of tea (matcha)? We have a suggestion for you…
The Japanese language offers a wealth of words and expressions that can be difficult for non-native speakers to grasp. Here are a few examples that reflect its sense of aesthetics and…