The Hamamatsu region in Shizuoka Prefecture is located in a privileged natural environment. With its impressive mountains and over 800…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 31, 2022
I was waiting for my dinner, sitting on the tatami floor at a ryokan in Oita prefecture. I didn't know…
Maria PeñascalDecember 10, 2021
When my mother decided to visit me in Japan at the end of the year, she asked for one thing:…
Joachim DucosFebruary 25, 2021
Japan started to celebrate Christmas after World War II due to Western influence. As it comes from the Christian tradition,…
Maria PeñascalDecember 18, 2020
Christmas is a ubiquitous, worldwide holiday officially celebrated in 160 countries across the globe. From Colombia to Romania, Malta to…
Richard MilnerSeptember 24, 2020
Japanese traditions contain numerous customs and rituals that may seem unusual to Westerners. However, these customs make sense when one…
Yvonne TanakaSeptember 12, 2020
