Introduction The arrival of the New Year in Japan is marked by a rich tapestry of traditions, and one that…
Introduction We’ve recently written about year-end shopping in Japan in our last article. Celebrating the new year in Japan, unlike…
November and December, universally recognized as the prime months for festive celebrations and heightened consumer activity, are no less spectacular…
As the world bids farewell to one year and eagerly anticipates the arrival of the next, the cultural tapestry of…
Introduction While Christmas is not recognized as a national holiday, since only about 1 percent of the entire population identifies…
Introduction Japan’s Culture Day, known as “Bunka no hi,” is a national holiday that holds a special place in the…
Introduction Halloween is just around the corner! Japan is slowly getting covered with orange and purple, pumpkins, cute ghosts and…
Introduction Azul Claro Numazu is a Japanese football club that competes in the J3 League, which is the third tier…
Introduction In just a few days, Japanese people will have another thing called “3連休,” “san renkyū” or a 3-day weekend….