Japanese Wedding Traditions and Customs
With wedding season upon us, and it often being difficult to know what to expect at a Japanese wedding, we thought it best to share …
With wedding season upon us, and it often being difficult to know what to expect at a Japanese wedding, we thought it best to share …
Golden Week is the name given to the period of time from the end of April to the beginning of May, consisting of four national …
Golden Week is one of the biggest events in Japan’s annual calendar and consists of a week-long celebration of four national holidays that reflect upon …
Japan holds a great cultural resonance for cherry blossoms’ meaning, woven throughout its history. Because of the significance of cherry blossoms in Japan, they are …
Spring is just around the corner, and Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no hi) marks a special point in the move between seasons. In Japan, it’s …
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Coming of Age Day is held every year and is recognised as a national holiday in Japan, taking place on the second Monday of January. …
Culture Day, known as Bunka no Hi, is an annual national holiday in Japan. Held on November 3rd, the day is primarily used to celebrate culture, …
Respect for the Aged Day (Keiro-no-Hi) is a treasured national holiday in Japan. A day to give respect and honour to Japan’s elderly population, it is always …
What is Marine Day? Marine Day (‘Umi no hi’) is an annual holiday in Japan which takes places on the third Monday of July. Established …