If you’re planning a summer trip to Japan, one of the most spectacular events you won’t want to miss is Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. This lively festival, held every year on July 24th and 25th, is considered one of Japan’s top three festivals, alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and Tokyo’s Kanda Matsuri. It’s a wonderful celebration full of tradition, energy, and dazzling sights that truly capture the spirit of Japanese summer.

With the World Expo currently being held in Osaka, many of us are curious about expos.  What is a World Expo?  What is the purpose behind it?  With this article, I hope to answer most, if not all, of those questions.

Umi no Hi, also known as Marine Day, is celebrated annually on the third Monday of July.  As a maritime country, Japan has a deep connection with the ocean, and although the holiday itself has only been officially recognized for 20 years, its history dates back much further.

スタジオIL文京は、地域で暮らす障害者の自立を支援する活動を行う「自立生活センター」です。 「IL」とは"Independent Living＝自立した生活"の略で、自分の人生を自分で描いていくという意味が込められています。

Are you a coffee fanatic with the inside scoop about where to get the best beans in Tokyo? Maybe you’re on a mission to document all the vegan options at popular Japanese chain restaurants. Or you could be a tea ceremony hobbyist with an extensive collection of Japanese pottery and table manners to wow even the most prim and proper tea ceremony instructor. If you have a story to tell within the niche of Japanese gastronomy, we want to hear from you!

Ochūgen is a custom well-known among Japanese people, but less well-known to non-Japanese.  So, let’s start with the most common question: What is Ochūgen?  Ochūgen is a mid-year gift, or a summer gift, that is given to the people you feel a sense of gratitude towards, professionally (superiors) or personally (family, friends, etc).  It is also a way to show consideration for the recipient's health for the hot summer ahead.  While you can technically give someone a gift at an

私たちは、単に美味しいラーメンを提供するだけでなく、食を通じてお客様に感動を届けることを目指しています。そのために、一緒に働く仲間が自身の成長を実感できる環境を大切にしています。

We don't just aim to provide delicious ramen, but also to deliver excitement to our customers through food. To that end, we value an environment where our colleagues can experience their own growth.