Discover Japanese Customs & Traditions: time-honored festivals, social and dining etiquettes, traditional ceremonies and more.
The Japanese celebrate the New Year Day with traditional New Year foods called Osechi...
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Tsukimi or Otsukimi, which means moon-viewing, is a Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon....
Hinamatsuri or Girl's Day in Japan is celebrated with special foods, such as chirashi...
One of the well-celebrated annual festivals in Japan, Setsubun or the Bean Throwing Festival...
This is the ultimate guide to Japanese tableware and table set-up. You'll learn about...
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The Japanese have many traditions celebrating the New Year, including special food, visiting the...
Learn about how the Japanese celebrate Toji, the winter solstice, from enjoying yuzu bath,...
Kagami Biraki is a Japanese traditional ceremony to break the ornamental mochi and eat...