This blog offers real information about "daily" aspects of Japan from my "Osaka-person" perspective. Feel free to send me questions or requests. Follow me on social media! 「大阪人」として「日常的な」日本の情報を発信しています。質問やリクエストはお気軽にどうぞ！SNSもフォローして下さい！
In Japan, we celebrate another national holiday on November 23. (Yes, I've blogged about several Japanese festivals lately.)...
Read FullIn Japan, November 3 is a national holiday called Culture Day. This festival is literally a day dedicated to promoting culture...
Read FullRespect for the Elderly Day is observed in Japan on the third Monday in September each year...
Read FullHave you ever attempted to eat raw eggs? Do you believe that eating raw eggs is dangerous?...
Read FullEmperor Naruhito takes over as the next emperor of Japan's Reiwa period today, October 22. The enthronement was held at Tokyo's Imperial Palace.
Read Full"Sports hospitality" is said to be prevalent in Western nations. Japan is seeing a similar upswing right now...
Read FullGolden Week (GW) is one of the longest breaks in Japan. It celebrates important national holidays during the week from April 29 to May 5. They include the Emperor's...
Read FullIn Japan, March 14th is known as "White Day." This day is precisely one month after Valentine's Day. Men return presents (usually "white chocolate") to the ladies...
Read FullOn February 14, Japan, like the rest of the globe, observes Valentine's Day. However, I feel that Japan's Valentine's Day, like Christmas, has special qualities.
Read FullNaomi Osaka, a professional tennis player from Japan, won the Australian Open this weekend. I'd want to say a couple of things about this champion.
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