Japan does New Year quite differently than other countries. In fact, many people compare Japanese New Year to American Christmas. It is a day to...
What were the words and topics that Japanese couldn’t get enough of in 2019? What were the buzzwords on everyone’s lips? For this five-part...
There is a stylish Japanese alternative to the Christmas sweater: kimono, which has always been embracing the new. In the Edo period, popular games,...
Christmas doesn’t have the same relevance in Japan compared to many other countries, but New Year’s celebration comes close enough. And with it comes a film...
©Shochiku Co., Ltd. There may be some people who believe that there are still samurai and ninjas in Japan. That is no...
New Year’s festivities in Japan are filled with cultural traditions, and the Tokyo International Forum aims to help Japanese and foreigners alike learn as you...
