"The summer is coming, Hachiju Hachiya" (夏も近づく八十八夜) is a beloved song among Japanese elementary students. This charming tune celebrates the

Hanamatsuri, also known as the flower festival, is celebrated in different parts of Asia where Buddhism is prevalent; Japan, South Korea, Ta

With Spring here, the flowers are blooming, seasonal depression is loosening its grip, and Japan is about to enter into hanami season.  Hana

If you’re in the northern hemisphere, today is the Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox.  These terms are not to be confused wit

If you read our last article about Valentine’s Day, women are the only ones who exchange gifts on that day.  It was a shock if you’re like m

前回の記事「バレンタインデー」をお読みいただいた場合、この日にギフトを贈るのは女性のみでしたね。 私のようにバレンタインデーがお互いにギフトをお互いに贈り合う国にお住いの方は衝撃的だったと思います。

Hina Matsuri, or Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, is an annual holiday celebrated every March 3rd.  This day focuses on female children and...

ひな祭りは毎年３月３日に祝われる一年に一度の祝日です。 この祝日は、女の子の子どもたちに注目し成長と幸せを祝います。 別名ひな人形祭りの日は、ひな祭りに飾る「ひな人形」から名称が来ています。