2025-07

travel to Japan

🎆 Fireworks in Japan: A Symphony of Light, Spirit, and Transience

When it comes to summer in Japan, nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like festivals and fireworks. In this ...
Japanese Culture

✨ A Thousand Years of Radiance: The Era When Japanese Women Truly Shined

When we speak of an era in which women truly shine, we must also acknowledge the absence of violence and coercion. Such ...
Japanese Culture

🛕 Shrines vs. Temples in Japan: What’s the Difference?

To many Japanese people, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are familiar parts of daily life. But when a curious travel...
Japanese Culture

🏯 How to Properly Visit a Shinto Shrine: A Guide for Visitors to Japan

Visiting a shrine in Japan is more than just sightseeing—it's a moment to connect with centuries of reverence and spirit...
Japanese Culture

🏯 Edo’s Unshakable Trust: Japan’s Forgotten Legacy of Honor

In the 18th century, Edo (modern-day Tokyo) was the largest city in the world, with a population of over 2.5 million. Ye...
Japanese Culture

🇯🇵 A Safe Society Rooted in Kindness: What an Edo-Era Tale Reveals About Japan

✨ Introduction: Why Can Japanese Children Ride Trains Alone?In Japan, it’s not uncommon to see elementary school childre...
Japanese Culture

🇯🇵 Sushi: A Journey Through the Heart of Japanese Cuisine

✨ Introduction: More Than Raw Fish on RiceWhen people around the world think of Japanese food, one word often comes to m...
Japanese Culture

🇯🇵 Health, Longevity, and Harmony: Why Japan Is a Nation Built to Thrive

✨ Introduction: A Society Designed for Well-BeingJapan is globally recognized for its exceptional longevity. With one of...
Japanese Culture

🇯🇵 Equality, Not Sameness: The Hidden Philosophy Behind Japanese Anime’s Global Appeal

✨ Introduction: Why Do Japanese Anime Stories Resonate So Deeply?From Dragon Ball and Naruto to One Piece, Sailor Moon, ...
Japanese History

🇯🇵 The God Who Sat on a Sword: The Mythical Origins and Enduring Spirit of Japanese Martial Arts

✨ Introduction: Where Myth Meets MasteryWhen people in the West hear “martial arts,” they often picture high-flying kick...