JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
New Year in Japan - Nengajo (年賀状）
The Japanese tradition of sending nengajō (New Year’s greeting cards) is similar to Christmas cards, but with a whole host of unwritten rules to consider. If you think sending loved ones a...
New Year in Japan - Nengajo (年賀状）
The Japanese tradition of sending nengajō (New Year’s greeting cards) is similar to Christmas cards, but with a whole host of unwritten rules to consider. If you think sending loved ones a...
New Year in Japan - Ōsouji (大掃除)
Whilst the Christmas festivities are enjoyed in Japan, when it comes to celebrations New Year (Oshōgatsu) is the most important date in the calendar. As there are quite a few...
New Year in Japan - Ōsouji (大掃除)
Whilst the Christmas festivities are enjoyed in Japan, when it comes to celebrations New Year (Oshōgatsu) is the most important date in the calendar. As there are quite a few...
Our Guide to Osake (お酒)
Although many think of rice wine when they hear the word sake (酒), in Japan the kanji generally refers to any alcoholic drink. Instead, 'rice wine' is more commonly known...
Our Guide to Osake (お酒)
Although many think of rice wine when they hear the word sake (酒), in Japan the kanji generally refers to any alcoholic drink. Instead, 'rice wine' is more commonly known...