Culture
Suika Game: The Story Behind Japan’s Summer Game!
Suikawari is Japan’s traditional watermelon-splitting game! This summer activity combines teamwork, laughter, and a delicious treat!
June 27, 2024
Culture
Karate: The History Behind Okinawa’s Amazing Martial Arts!
Karate, or karate-do, is a traditional martial art from Japan. Those practicing it aim for professional competition and seek to improve their health and flexibility!
June 27, 2024
Culture
Art Festivals in Japan: Five to Check Out This Year
Today, we’ll focus on lesser-known art festivals in and outside Tokyo that showcase independent and local artists. Here are five art festivals in Japan that you need to check out this year.
June 27, 2024
Culture
Train Stations: Why is Kokudo the Emptiest One?
Kokudo Station is Japan’s emptiest train station and deserves a visit for the curious. It is not a dangerous place to visit, but one that is a bit out of the way and a bizarre place in that no one has made any efforts to alter it in any way.
June 20, 2024