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A couple wearing traditional Japanese wedding attire exchange rings during a wedding ceremony.
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February 25, 2025
The Evolving Landscape of Japanese Wedding Traditions

Modern Japanese weddings blend traditional Shinto practices with...

Blood type theory (called ketsuekigata in Japanese) is a cultural phenomenon in Japan. It's said that your blood type can reflect in everything from personality and person strengths to relationships and luck!
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February 25, 2025
Personality Runs Deep: Japan’s Blood Type Theory

While many western countries believe in astrology, a...

Sumo: The Story of Japan's Oldest Sport
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January 22, 2025
Sumo: The Story of Japan's Oldest Sport

While sumo has become an iconic symbol of...

Gift Fruit Culture: The Story Behind Japan’s Luxury Produce
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January 22, 2025
Gift Fruit Culture: The Story Behind Japan’s Luxury Produce

Walking through the produce section of a grocery...

Exploring the Fascinating World of Traditional Japanese Toys
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January 22, 2025
Exploring the Fascinating World of Traditional Japanese Toys

Explore the fascinating world of traditional Japanese toys...

Isshou Mochi: The First Birthday Burden
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January 22, 2025
Isshou Mochi: The First Birthday Burden

In Japan, first birthdays are celebrated with several...

Washi: The Wonderful World of Traditional Japanese Papermaking
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January 22, 2025
Washi: The Wonderful World of Traditional Japanese Papermaking

Integral to everything from art and architecture to...

Warm Traditions: The Enduring Charm of the Japanese Kotatsu
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January 22, 2025
Warm Traditions: The Enduring Charm of the Japanese Kotatsu

The kotatsu, a traditional Japanese furniture piece combining...

Five Unique Japanese Superstitions
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January 22, 2025
Five Unique Japanese Superstitions

Deeply rooted in the country's rich history of...

Travel to Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Kagoshima
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June 06, 2024
Travel to Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Kagoshima

At Japan's southern tip, Kagoshima prefecture is home to stunning...

What is Golden Week?
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June 02, 2024
What is Golden Week?

Golden Week in Japan is a series of...

Kokedama: The Laid-Back Cousin of Bonsai
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June 02, 2024
Kokedama: The Laid-Back Cousin of Bonsai

A lesser-known Japanese horticultural practice, kokedama is a simple and...