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12 Favorite Japanese Movies to Watch
12 favorite Japanese movies to watch, from food-theme, to classic to cult-following anime. We...
The Best Japanese Dramas to Stream on Netflix
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Japanese Tradition
Japanese New Year お正月
Japanese Winter Solstice Traditions (Toji) 冬至
Setsubun: The Japanese Bean Throwing Festival 節分
Children’s Day (Boys’ Day) & 10 Recipes to Celebrate こどもの日 (端午の節句)
Celebrating Tsukimi: Japanese Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋の名月
12 Popular Foods to Enjoy at Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)
Japanese New Year お正月
New Year (正月, shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Learn more about...
Japanese Winter Solstice Traditions (Toji) 冬至
Learn about how the Japanese celebrate Toji, the winter solstice, from enjoying yuzu bath,...
What is Washoku? 和食とは
Discover the world of Japanese cuisine, or Washoku (和食), and its place in the...
{Japanese Children’s Book} Issun Boshi: The One-Inch Boy
If you enjoy Japanese children stories and folktales, we highly recommended Issun Boshi The...
Japanese Ramen Guide for Beginners
Ramenラーメン has taken the world by storm, but how much do you know about...
Children’s Day (Boys’ Day) & 10 Recipes to Celebrate こどもの日 (端午の節句)
On Children's Day, the Japanese decorate their house and eat special foods wishing for...
12 Favorite Japanese Movies to Watch
12 favorite Japanese movies to watch, from food-theme, to classic to cult-following anime. We...