While Japan's first main religion is Shinto, the second main religion is Buddhism. How did Buddhism come to Japan, and…
Shinto has been the main religion in Japan since ancient times, centering on the ideas of Japanese intimacy with nature…
Throughout the year there are many lively festivals, or matsuri, that are held throughout Japan. Which festivals are considered the…
In the late 1940's, Tezuka Osamu, the father of modern Manga, began working cinematic effects learnt from European movies in…
The period between early November to early December is a great time to come to Japan. You will see gorgeous…
Which national holidays and regular holidays are there in Japan? Here is an overview of Japanese (national) holidays and some…
Japanese ceramics and lacquerware are very popular household goods throughout the world. Find out more about these wonderful crafts from…
It was in the 14th century that Ikebana arose in Japan when people started arranging the flowers that they offer…
Soy sauce is an indispensable ingredient for Japanese cooking. The origins of soy sauce can be found in China, where…
The famous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku has unfortunately closed its doors for an indefinite period of time in 2020.