Flowers Despite lotus is the most revered flower in Buddhism. It is also related to death as Japanese people display lotus flowers at funerals or graveyards. Another taboo is that one should never visit a hospitalized person with camellia, pale yellow or white-colored flowers, as they also represent funerals. In addition, people in Japan can […]
Izakaya is an essential part of Japanese dining culture. They can be found in every corner of Tokyo and are in fact social hubs for Japanese people after a long day at work. Because Izakaya is unique to Japan, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before going into one. Before […]
There are many ceremonies in Japan that are steeped in tradition, and weddings are one of them. What are the main things to know about them should you find yourself at a traditional 神前(しんぜん)結婚(けっこん) (shinzenkekkon), or Shinto wedding? Many modern weddings in Japan have adopted a western style of marriage. There are many still influenced by […]
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When it’s time for you to leave the country, there are many things you will need to do in preparation. You will find that you have more things you would like to take with you than you did when you first arrived. It is also important to cut all the required ties to the country. […]
Are you ready to experience Tokyo in the most unforgettable way? Here are our top 50 picks for what to do in Tokyo! 1. Eat Sushi From a Conveyor Belt 2. Dine at an Izakaya 3. Spend a night at a Capsule Hotel 4. Get a Souvenir from a Gashapon 5. Drink with a Maiko 6. […]
There are in total of 18 Japanese National Holidays in 2020. However, because of the coronation of the New Emperor since the Reiwa Period in combination with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, many of the usual holiday dates are different in 2020 than in the past. Get to know these days and plan your trips early […]
Whether you are traveling or working in Tokyo, it is never a waste of money to spend some extra cash on some luxury experience that you can only get in this city. Here are some of our picks of the best luxurious activities to do in Tokyo. Get brunch at Park Hyatt’s New York Grill […]