Japan Travel: Hirosaki Clan and Best times to visit Hirosaki Castle
Tsugaru region and Hirosaki City are located in Aomori Prefecture, in northern Honshu. The area is surrounded by nature, oceans and mountains. Rich in history…
Written By : cinnamonellie
What is Setsubun and why do Japanese eat Ehomaki without talking for good luck?
Setsubun (節分) or “seasonal division,” represents the day of the beginning of the spring and is celebrated as part of the Haru Matsuri(Spring Festival) on…
Kagami Biraki: Opening or Breaking the New Year’s Mochi
Kagami Biraki / 鏡開き is a Shinto custom celebrated annually on the 11th of January and a literal translation of the Japanese term is “Opening…
Winter Selection of the Most Recommended Japanese Songs to warm up your Heart this season
Be it during a drive, at home or work, music has become part of our life and during winter nothing is more relaxing than listening…
Japan Travel: Top Spots to Visit in Aomori Prefecture
Blessed with nature and many other idyllic spots, Aomori is situated in the far north of the island and one of the most peaceful and…
Want to win the lottery? The Best Shrines and Power Spots to Pray for Good Fortune before Buying Takarakuji
Who doesn’t want to win the lottery, right? In Japan, you can find Takarakuji (treasure) lottery tickets sold almost everywhere. Especially before New Year’s, they…
Gourmet Guide: Top 5 places to eat and drink in Hirosaki Aomori
Hirosaki is a beautiful city, full of tradition and very famous having the most superb scenery in spring offered by the thousands of sakura trees…
What are “Kisei Blues” and why Housewives refuse to visit their in-laws during Holidays?
When getting married, visiting your in-laws becomes something normal and in Japan, that is no exception. Returning home/帰省(kisei) during holidays, especially, should be something relaxing…
Japanese Giant Hornets: So Dangerous that Suzume Bachi Hunters Must Hunt Them!
We all know that wasps are the most aggressive type of bees and due to anaphylactic shock, an allergic symptom caused by their sting, wasps…
Traditional Japanese Food of New Year’s: The meaning of Ozoni and Osechi Ryori
Osechi Ryori are traditional dishes enjoyed by Japanese people during New Year’s and consists of various foods packed in jubako, boxes similar to the bento…
The Must-Have Kawaii And Very Efficient 100-Yen Items for New Year’s Ōsōji (Big Cleaning)
One big event before welcoming Toshigami-sama 年神様 (the Year God that comes to every New Year’s Eve to bring fortune and good luck for the…
Japan Guide: Visit Otaru during winter
Otaru is a small city located in Hokkaido Prefecture and you can get there in around thirty minutes from Sapporo Station, using the rapid line….
Japan Travel Guide in Winter: Best Ski Resorts in Hokkaido
If you’re looking for ski resorts during a trip to Japan, Hokkaido has plenty of them. Here are some of the best you’ll find: Rusutsu…
Customs and traditions during oshōgatsu: Japanese New Year’s time
Japan is getting more and more attention due to the Olympics that will be held in 2020 and people from overseas are also getting more…
First time in Hokkaido? Here are some of the top sights you shouldn’t miss
Hokkaido, also one of the most popular places to visit in Japan, is known for being a gourmet paradise and also for having the most…