When you think of Japanese beverages, I’m sure lots of things come to mind: Yakult for the health-conscious, green tea for the refined and the somewhat bizarre (yet oddly enjoyable?), Calpis for the adventurous. When it comes to alcohol, the selection is arguably even greater, with […]
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One word to describe the events happening this April is – rejuvenating. April is the month when the weather gets noticeably hotter, various flowers start to bloom, and life starts to spring up in various ways. With this, a lot of the occasions happening this month […]
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Tokyo is definitely one of the places with activities happening all around. Whether it be about food, religions, cultures, nature, or shopping, the huge metropolis offers endless options. That’s why in this list, we have compiled some of the most interesting and worthwhile events happening all […]
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History Hina Matsuri or Girls’ Day, is celebrated on March 3rd every year in Japan. It is said to originally come from China as momo no sekku (or peach blossom festival), one of the five seasonal celebrations every year. The way it is practiced now took […]
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February is the month with some of the coldest and driest weather. Despite that, in the traditional Japanese calendar, February marks the beginning of spring! Although skiing is a great activity to do, other events happening in Tokyo this month will make you enjoy the crisp […]
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Halloween is coming on October 31st this month! Every country celebrates this special event through their own country’s tradition. Japan also celebrates in a unique way even though its origin isn’t Japan, so how did the Halloween event start here? It is said that Kiddy Land […]
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Salt and sugar help the world go ‘round. These two essential nutrients are what give sakura mochi its popular appeal. Rest assured: you are supposed to eat the leaf!
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How would you explain Japanese Food? That sounds like a simple question with a simple answer, right? Well, for anyone who has lived in Japan for any length of time, that question is far from simple. Each of the 47 prefectures of Japan has its own local specialty food and desserts.
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Christmas is the time of year when the world gets caught up in the spirit of sharing love and peace. Tokyo is no exception, and during this season the city celebrates in its own unique ways.
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December is not just about Christmas and the rush to the new year! There are great foodie events around Tokyo– check out our top three recommendations for making delicious memories around the city.
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