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🍁What Is Japan’s Autumn Foliage Forecast Announcement Day?

Discover Japan’s unique tradition of announcing autumn foliage forecasts. Learn how this seasonal event helps travelers plan the perfect fall trip across regions.

2025.09.30

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🌬️The Tengu’s Feather Fan: A Wind-Swept Tale from Japanese Folklore

Discover the mystical power of the Tengu’s feather fan in Japanese folklore. This long-form story explores its cultural meaning, legendary origins, and modern-day relevance for travelers and mythology lovers.

2025.09.29

Japanese Folktale Series

🌃Lighting Up Meiji Japan: The First Gas Street Lamps in Yokohama

Discover how Japan’s first gas street lamps transformed Yokohama’s streets on September 29, 1872. Explore the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of this milestone in Japan’s modernization, explained for international readers.

2025.09.29

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

Top Japanese Alcohol Picks for Visitors｜Chita, Dassai, Tomi no Oka

Discover 5 must-try Japanese alcoholic drinks for travelers—Chita whisky, Dassai sake, Tomi wine, Hakushu, and Yona Yona Ale. Taste Japan’s culture.

2025.09.27

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Miminashi Hōichi: A Japanese Ghost Tale

Discover the chilling tale of Miminashi Hōichi, a blind musician who encounters ghosts from Japan’s tragic past. Learn about the cultural, historical, and spiritual roots of this iconic Japanese folktale.

2025.09.24

Japanese Folktale Series

🚉September 24: Midori no Madoguchi Day – A Journey Through Japan’s Railway Culture

Explore the meaning behind Midori no Madoguchi Day, celebrated on September 24 in Japan. Learn how this railway milestone shaped travel culture, supports international visitors, and reflects Japan’s commitment to hospitality and precision.

2025.09.24

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🐢Urashima Tarō: A Timeless Japanese Folktale

Discover the full story of Urashima Tarō, a classic Japanese folktale about a kind fisherman, a magical underwater palace, and the bittersweet passage of time. Perfect for international readers exploring Japanese culture and storytelling.

2025.09.23

Japanese Folktale Series

🎌September 21: Fashion Show Day in Japan | Exploring Japanese Style and Cultural Roots

September 21 marks Fashion Show Day in Japan, celebrating the country’s first public fashion show. Explore the roots of Japanese fashion, why visitors find Japanese people stylish, and how fashion reflects culture and identity.

2025.09.21

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🚍September 20 is Bus Day in Japan: A Journey into Public Transportation History

Explore Bus Day in Japan, celebrated every September 20. Learn about its origin, cultural impact, and how buses shape everyday life across Japan—from Kyoto’s historic routes to modern tech-enabled travel.

2025.09.20

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

First Time at a Japanese Hair Salon: A European Traveler’s Surprising Encounter with Omotenashi

Discover how a European visitor was deeply moved by the hospitality and healing touch of a Japanese hair salon. From scalp massage to cultural kindness, this story reveals the heart of Japan’s omotenashi spirit.

2025.09.19

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