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Ojigi bowing ritual

The Japanese greet each other, often with a bow called Ojigi (お辞儀). Just like...

Daruma and its mystical origins in Japanese culture

The Daruma religion began to take shape when Zen Buddhism was introduced and spr...

Bunraku – Unique puppetry art

Bunraku is the Japanese art of professional puppet theater. Like kabuki, bunraku...

Setsubun – Bean-throwing festival in Japan

The Setsubun Japanese Bean Throwing Festival is held in early spring, usually Fe...

On-matsuri Festival the mystery behind the mask

Since ancient times, masks have existed in the cultural life of the Japanese, es...

Gion Festival in Kyoto - Japan's biggest festival

Matsuri – When it comes to festivals in Japan, we can't help but mention the thr...

January Festival in Japan

Traditional New Year (Shogatsu) The Japanese celebrate New Year's Eve, Shogatsu ...

Sanja Matsuri Festival in Tokyo

Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's biggest festivals and is held for three days on ...

Tanabata Festival - the holiday of the dead in Japan

Tanabata Festival is a Japanese stargazing festival, originating from the Chines...

Strange festivals in Japan

Japan is a country known for its unique and unlimited creative ideas. People in ...

Okuizome – Baby's first meal at 100 days old

It is said that this custom appeared during the Heian period (794-1185) and cont...

Japanese eating rules

In any country, there are principles in its own culinary culture. Same with Japan.

Furoshiki and the Japanese gift-giving culture

Featured in many uses, furoshiki is associated with the Japanese art of gift wra...

8 places to buy second-hand goods in Tokyo

The shops here are diverse, mostly selling electronics and accessories. Wanderin...

Omamori - Japanese amulet

Omamori is the name of the lucky charms that are often offered at temples throug...

Types of health insurance in Japan

In Japan, medical examination and treatment insurance is divided into 2 types an...

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