Category Archives: Japanese Culture & Traditions

Central heating system in Edo era

Due to continuous cold wave, temperature is still low in these days. We need to [...]

Can you say the difference between “Ninja” and “Samurai”?

Are they “Samurai” or “Ninja” ? … … … … … They are “Ninja”. Samurai [...]

Do You Know How Many Times to Strike Bell in Temples?

In the year end, temples strike the bell. It’s called “Joya-no-Kane”, meaning “the bell ringing [...]

Common New Year Dishes in Japan

What did you eat for the first dish in 2018? Japanese people have similar dishes [...]

Why First Three Days of the Year are Special?

Different from the US and European countries, the first three days of every year has [...]