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Spring is considered one of the most beautiful times of the year in Japan. The flowers are blooming, the weather warming up, and green begins peeking out between patches of snow. While there is no official first day of spring, it is cons...

It's often said that if you go to Japan with piercings and tattoos, people will judge you for it. And this has historically been true. While there are no laws against getting tattoos and piercings, they carry a negative connotation in Ja...

Japan is one of the more picturesque of the countries in the showcase and is also one of the best spots for shopping. This pavilion is a replica of a 7th century Horyuji Temple and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Within this beautifu...

Today, about 14% of Hawaii’s population has Japanese ancestry. This makes this ethnic group the second largest in Hawaii. This is due in part to the 900 Japanese immigrants that arrived in Hawaii on February 8, 1885. These immigrants cam...

One of Japan’s most praised pups of all time is the akita inu named Hachikō. This dog proved to be the most loyal dog of all time, and is appreciated for his undying attachment to his owner. To this day, Hachikō is remembered and loved i...

Japanese art is known for its range of amazing styles and methods, many being rooted in tradition. From woodblock prints to painting, these pieces are worth seeing. If you can’t make it out to Japanese museums to see some of the most fam...

Japan is home to some interesting and sometimes cute creatures! Here are three remarkable wildlife that inhabit Japan and some interesting facts about them! 【Tanuki】 Tanuki are canid raccoon dogs, and are native to Japan. Tanukis are s...

JDogs are a man's (and woman’s) best friend. These furry balls of love come in many shapes and sizes, and depending on where you go in the world there are various breeds. Here are some dog breeds that are specific to Japan, and make the ...

Vernal Equinox Day in Japan takes place on the day of Japan's Northward equinox on either March 20th or 21st based on the time zone. This marks the beginning of the Spring season, which is a gorgeous time of year to be in Japan. Vernal E...

Japan has the world’s second highest adoption rate, with an estimated 80,000 adoptions occurring per year. Most of these adoptions are from Americans who then take the Japanese children back to the United States. Strangely enough, many o...

Even in the world, the meanings of numbers change from country to country, and the impressions of numbers in a country often are deeply influenced by the culture of that country. This is also true in Japan.

What would you do if bugs were in your house? To the Japanese, spiders are considered very good things and should never be killed. Here is why spiders should not be killed, and when they should not be killed.

Today, about 14% of Hawaii’s population has Japanese ancestry. This makes this ethnic group the second largest in Hawaii. This is due in part to the 900 Japanese immigrants that arrived in Hawaii on February 8, 1885. These immigrants cam...

When visiting another country, it's best to have a basic understanding of how their government systems function. The Japanese government is a dominant-party bicameral parliamentary constitutional monarchy. This means that it has a democr...

Saint Patrick's day in Japan is celebrated with a lot of excitement! Despite being far away from Ireland, Japan’s economic ties to Ireland have led to an enthusiasm for Irish culture. In many ways this holiday is a combination of the two...

The Japanese government is a dominant-party bicameral parliamentary constitutional monarchy. This government consists of multiple branches of government and the sharing of power between many different people. These people and positions a...

Every New Year in Japan, thousands of people line up to buy "lucky bags" called "fukubukuro". A lucky bag is a bag filled with everything from clothing to food that the store sells, and the items are secret.

Manga is Japan’s style of comics or graphic novels. This style was developed in the late 19th century in Japan, although elements of it predate artistic elements found in the 12th century. Within Japan, manga refers to comics and cartoon...

There tends to be some confusion between what martial arts are from Japan and which come from China. Yet, there is a fundamental difference between these styles of martial arts, influenced by their respective origin countries.

Every year in Japan, those who turn twenty get to experience a day decided by them! Seijin Shiki, sometimes called adult’s day, is a holiday in Japan where the coming of age into adulthood is celebrated.