#CulturalJapan

🫖Bunbuku Chagama: A Japanese Folktale of Friendship and Gratitude

Discover the charming Japanese folktale of Bunbuku Chagama, where a shapeshifting tanuki repays kindness by becoming a magical tea kettle. Explore its cultural roots and visit the real-life temple behind the legend.

2025.09.08

Japanese Folktale Series

What Is Hakuro? — A Seasonal Turning Point That Signals Autumn in Japan

Explore the meaning of Hakuro, one of Japan’s 24 solar terms, and learn how this subtle seasonal shift reflects the country’s poetic connection to nature.

2025.09.07

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

September 2nd Is Lottery Day in Japan | Exploring Luck, Fate, and Cultural Rituals

Discover the meaning behind Japan’s Lottery Day on September 2nd. Learn how Japanese people view luck, fate, and spiritual connection through numbers, shrines, and cultural rituals.

2025.09.02

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

Why Do Japanese Convenience Stores Have Everything?

Discover why Japan’s convenience stores offer food, services, and surprises beyond imagination. A must-read guide for international visitors exploring Japanese culture.

2025.08.30

“Why Japan?” Series

🐉The Mysterious Link Between the Zodiac and Japanese Calendars

Discover how Japan’s zodiac and traditional calendars shape its unique sense of time, culture, and seasonal awareness. From lucky years to poetic micro-seasons, this guide reveals the deeper meaning behind Japanese timekeeping.

2025.08.30

Japanese History

🛁 The Spirit of Japanese Bath Culture — Rediscovering “Summer Bath Day” and the Timeless Love of Hot Springs

Rediscover Japan’s bath culture—from sacred Summer Bath Day rituals to the enduring love of hot springs. Explore how cleanliness, spirituality, and seasonal harmony shape this timeless tradition.

2025.07.26

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