What is Kagami Mochi (鏡餅)? During the New Year season, you may have seen this unique decoration in Japanese stores and restaurants. Kagami Mochi (literally “mirror rice cake”) is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration deeply rooted in Shinto practices … Read More
New Year’s visit to a shrine, known as “Hatsumode (初詣)”, is a time-honored tradition deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Have you ever wondered about the meaning and origins behind this practice? Meaning of Hatsumode: Hatsumode refers to the tradition of … Read More
Niigata Prefecture’s Joetsu City (上越市), renowned for its heavy snowfall, is a snowy wonderland. In the historically rich castle town of Takada, snow falls gently, covering the surroundings in a pristine white layer. Takada Park (高田公園) is a meticulously landscaped … Read More
Mt. Fuji stands at an impressive 3,776 meters (12,389 feet) above sea level, making it Japan’s highest peak. Mt. Fuji is a symbol of Japan’s natural beauty and attracts climbers from all over the world. During the climbing season, the … Read More
At Ashikaga Flower Park, pink, purple, white, and yellow wisteria are in full bloom in order, and many tourists from home and abroad visit. At the “Japanese wisteria Festival” in Ashikaga Flower Park, it was lit up, and it became … Read More
“Sakura (cherry blossoms)” can be said to be a spring tradition.Here are some of the places where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in Tokyo.Not only the beauty of the daytime under the blue sky, but also the spots where the … Read More
At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (川越氷川神社), there is a festival called “Wind bell of Marriage (縁結び風鈴)” held every summer for a limited time!During the period, many beautiful and cool wind bells decorate the grounds!Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is said to have benefits … Read More
Hasedera Temple (長谷寺) in Kamakura has seasonal flowers that are constant all year round. More than 2,500 hydrangea plants of 40 species are planted in Hasedera Temple, and it is also known as a “flower temple” where flowers of various … Read More
Canola flowers bloom in spring on the slopes of the Sannokura Ski Resort, which is located overlooking the Aizu Basin.The carpet of flowers and the natural scenery below are breathtaking.A “bell of happiness” has been set up on the hill … Read More
Speaking of ice rime, Zao in Yamagata is famous. This time, we would like to introduce the ice rime called “Ice Monster“.See the monster-class ice rime that suddenly appears in the pure white world. About ice rime Ice rime is … Read More