Japan started to celebrate Christmas after World War II due to Western influence. As it comes from the Christian tradition,…
Maria PeñascalDecember 18, 2020
It’s that time of the year again. The New Year is awaiting us, and with it, one of the most…
YvonneNovember 4, 2020
To talk about Halloween in Tokyo is to talk about two parallel stories that only share a name. In another…
Toshiko SakuraiOctober 28, 2020
During Hinamatsuri literally “doll’s celebration”) beautiful ornamental dolls are displayed in Japan's household to celebrate the good fortune of girls.
Kelly NagataMarch 2, 2020
New Years, known as Oshōgatsu (お正月), is possibly the biggest national holiday in Japan. For comparison, it's similar to Christmas…
Nina CataldoNovember 21, 2016
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日), or Children’s Day, is celebrated annually on May 5 in Japan, where streaming koinoboris symbolize courage…
Kelly NagataMay 5, 2016
