Japanese culture

Have you heard of Otsukimi (お月見) ?
It is a Japanese autumn tradition that has some roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the mid-autumn celebrations.
This is a quick explanation of the tradition.

Have you heard of the Japanese word Mottainai (もったいない)?
Do you remember the environmental impact created by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai?
Read more to find out.

What are some of the most popular fireworks festivals or 花火大会 (Hanabi Taikai) in Japan?
When are these festivals usually held?
What should I know before going?

What are Japanese Yukata (浴衣)?

When do people wear the Yukata?

Are there any rules to wearing the Yukata?

What are the differences between American Baseball and Japanese baseball?
When is the baseball season in Japan?
Read on to find these answers and more.

Hakata Gion Yamakasa (博多祇園山笠) is Fukuoka’s most famous 祭り (matsuri) or festival.

If you are ever in Kyushu in July, please try to catch this exciting spectacle.

This is a simple explanation of the democratic process in Japan.

Simply put, it is a dominant-party bicameral parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

Have you ever seen pictures of lots of colorful strips of paper hanging on bamboo strips?
Do you know the story behind the Tanabata festival?
This is a quick explanation.

Learn 10 new Japanese sayings and proverbs that will surely impress your Japanese friends, and make your language learning ability more colorful.