Showa no hi (昭和の日): the commemoration of Emperor Showa
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…
Earth Day Tokyo, the major ecological event
Due to its animistic and Shinto influences, Japanese culture has a close relationship with nature. In fact, this relationship directly influences the Japanese attitude towards ecology. Well…
Yabusame (流鏑馬), the ritual of archery on horseback
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…
Kanbutsue & Hana Matsuri: Celebration of Buddha's birth & flower festival
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…
Latte Art Cafés: How about a little more kawaii?
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?…
5 places to admire cherry trees
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…
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…
The fascinating Shibuya Crossing
If there's one place in Tokyo that's filmed, photographed, and drawn in the media, movies, and manga, it's the unmissable Shibuya intersection, or "Shibuya Crossing" for…
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…