Nori: Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Japan’s Beloved Seaweed

The Complete Guide to Sarashi: Traditional Japanese Binding Cloth and Its Modern Uses

Ranma: The Artistic Transom of Japanese Architecture

Japan’s Sakoku: A Unique Isolationist Policy in World History

The Shoguns of Japan: From the Kamakura Period to the Edo Period

Bushido vs. Chivalry: A Comparative Analysis of Warrior Codes

The Fleeting Beauty of Cherry Blossoms: Why Do They Fall So Quickly?

Unraveling the Mystery of Tengu: Legend and Historical Truth

The Surprising Weight of the Jūnihitoe: Understanding Japan’s Traditional 12-Layer Kimono

The Best and Worst Coins for Making Offerings at Japanese Shrines and Temples

Cherry Blossom Festivals Around the World: Exploring the Global Reach of Hanami Culture

Exploring the Origins and Significance of Kamidana: Japan’s Traditional Home Altar

Bonsai: Exploring the Origins and Evolution of the Japanese Art of Miniature Trees

The Health Benefits and Risks of Eating Sashimi: What You Need to Know

Kusatsu Onsen: A Journey Through History, Healing, and Harmony

The Meaning Behind the Salt-Throwing Ritual in Sumo Wrestling

Korean Gim vs Japanese Nori: A Culinary Journey Through Seaweed Delicacies

The Hanamatsuri Festival: Celebrating the Birth of Buddha

Public Holidays in Japan

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What Is Shunbun no Hi? Japan’s Spring Equinox Holiday Explained

Shunbun no Hi (Spring Equinox Day) is a national holiday in Japan that honors nature and ancestors. Learn its meaning, traditions, and how Japanese people celebrate it.

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Understanding Showa Day: From Greenery Day to Honoring Emperor Showa

Learn about the meaning of Showa Day, its transition from Greenery Day, and the significance of this change. Explore Emperor Showa's achievements, the public's reaction to the renaming, and ways to celebrate Showa Day.

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