Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba, who is still referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei. or Great Teacher.…
Small amulets called 'omamori' are sold at most shrines and temples in Japan. What is the meaning of this custom?
Geisha are not prostitutes. This is a misconception based on inaccurate depictions in films and from the stories of American…
Japan has two main religions, Shinto and Buddhism. Although many people claim to have no particular belief, most participate in…
In Japan, a very important national tradition returns every year in the early spring. Everybody gets together outside, prepares a…
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper without using scissors or glue to create shapes that can be seen…
Pachinko is a pinball-like game that is one of the few legal forms of gambling in Japan. How does the…
For the spectacular Mitama Festival, the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo is decorated with more than 30,000 traditional Japanese lanterns, running…
Sake is sometimes called 'rice wine' in the West, but this is actually an inaccurate term, as the brewing process…
Here's an explanation of Japan's prepaid transportation card system, which makes traveling by public transportation much easier.