Japanese Culture

Articles about Japanese culture including holidays, food, festivals, and more.

  1. Japanese Table Manners

    Living in Japan means eating Japanese food. Working for a Japanese com…

  2. All About Setsubun Matsuri and How to Participate

    Once the New Year festivities have come and gone, what is left but to wait for s…

  3. Coming of Age Japanese Style

    One of the most significant dates on the Japanese calendar is Coming of Age Day,…

  4. Do you know about “Oomisoka” (New Year’s Eve…

    As soon as Christmas is over, the Japanese begin preparation for the year-end an…

  5. What is the origin of “Otoshidama”?

    Why do Japanese give money to children in the New Year? What is the origin of “O…

  6. Everything You Need to Know About Osechi-Ryori

    New Year's is bound to introduce you to a number of Japanese customs and events …

  7. Experience Christmas in Japan

    The Christmas season, it's that magical time of year. The time whe…

  8. Japan’s Seasons – Winter

    Japanese people like to tell others that Japan has four seasons, a tendency whic…

  9. What are Dainokai and Daihakkai?

    Have you heard the word Dainokai or Daihakkai? Dainokai means the last trading d…

  10. How to Write Japanese New Year’s Cards

    Japan has multiple customs dealing with New Year's. Many of these are …

  1. Author: TalentHub

    [Blog] The Fun in Japan – Food
  2. Author: J.J.

    Staying Cool in the Summer: Go to the Mo…
  3. Living in Japan

    Playing Instruments in Japan
  4. Author: J.J.

    Meditating, but not “Meditating”, for a …
  5. Author: J.J.

    Vacationing outside of Japan… and …
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