Japanese culture

Japanese culture

New Year in Japan: What Really Happens When the Country Shuts Down

I want to tell you something that took me an embarrassingly long time to be able to articulate clearly, despite having l...
Japanese culture

O-Bon: Japan’s Festival of the Dead — and Why It’s Actually Beautiful

O-Bon: Japan's Festival of the Dead — and Why It's Actually BeautifulBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledEvery August, Japan does s...
Japanese culture

Hanami: Why Cherry Blossom Viewing Is About More Than Just Flowers

Hanami: Why Cherry Blossom Viewing Is About More Than Just FlowersBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is a specific kind of l...
Japanese culture

Why Japan Has No Tipping Culture — and What You Should Do Instead

Why Japan Has No Tipping Culture — and What You Should Do InsteadBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to tell you about the m...
Japanese culture

The Art of Gift-Giving in Japan: Rules, Rituals, and Hidden Meanings

The Art of Gift-Giving in Japan: Rules, Rituals, and Hidden MeaningsBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to begin with a stor...