CULTURE
Sapporo Christmas Market Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
The sister city relationship between Sapporo and Munich has gifted the former with a splendid Christmas market now entering its 20th year.
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CULTURE
The sister city relationship between Sapporo and Munich has gifted the former with a splendid Christmas market now entering its 20th year.
HISTORY
Tanabata is one of Japan's most famous holidays. In northern Sendai, however, it's a little extra special. Discover the story of one…
HISTORY
The Tohoku region's endured a lot over the past 200 years. How five rich folk traditions capture the durability and diversity of…
FEATURED
Tsukimi, the season of moon viewing, starts next week in Japan. Learn more about this day's origins, how to make Tsukimi Dumplings,…
ENTERTAINMENT
With spouses, job-seekers, students and more stuck outside of Japan, a festival's claims at getting foreign talent into Japan grates.
WOMEN
When it was announced that the olympic torch would be carried through a men-only boat ride, there was a huge public backlash.
CULTURE
Bamboo battles, precarious log rides, and a literal firefight make up three festivals in Japan that'll get your blood pumping - but…
CULTURE
A survey of three of Japan's more light-hearted festivals that focus on the less serious subjects of nudity, navels, and nasty words.