AnimeJapan, the largest Japanese animation convention
Abroad, fans of manga, anime, and cosplay have a genuine devotion to Japanese animation, as evidenced by conventions like Japan Expo. This is even more true…
The 5 most popular sports in Japan
Japan is known worldwide for its martial arts and sumo wrestling. But are Japanese sports the most popular? The answer is below! 5th position…
Emperor's birthday and national holiday
Japan's National Day, also called Emperor's Birthday (Tennō Tanjōbi), is celebrated on the birthday of the reigning emperor. Its date therefore changes with the accession of each new emperor. Following…
5 animated films to enjoy for Valentine's Day
How about adding a Japanese touch to your Valentine's Day? Better than a dinner out, opt for a movie night at home and choose from our list of…
Sapporo Yuki Matsuri (札幌雪祭り): the snow festival
Every year in February, the capital of Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's islands, hosts an unusual "matsuri" (祭り): the Snow Festival. Get your…
Gachapon (ガシャポン): the surprise memory
Japan is a country overflowing with imagination when it comes to developing formidable consumer strategies. For all pop culture enthusiasts, the ガシャポン (gikoku), these vending machines dispensing capsules containing…
Setsubun 節分 or the bean-throwing festival
This February 2nd, we celebrate Setsubun (節分 - せつぶん) in Japan. Fun fact for 2021: this year, Candlemas and Setsubun coincide! A chance to mix traditions?
Wagashi (和菓子), these elegant Japanese sweets
If you've ever been to Japan, your eye has surely been caught by these small, colorful, beautifully wrapped treats: these are wagashi (和菓子). These traditional sweets are…
First cherry blossom forecasts
Spring is approaching, and with it, hanami season! [Updated February 12] In Tokyo, the first blossoms (開花, kaika) are expected to appear on the 20th…
Are you familiar with fukubukuro 福袋?
In France, winter sales generally begin on the second Wednesday of January, while in Japan, most retailers launch their eagerly awaited promotions as early as January 1st (ganjitsu 元日…