Japanese New Year Decorations and Their Origins In Japan, New Year’s Day (January 1st) is the most important holiday of the year. Similar to Thanksgiving in the United States, families gather to celebrate the start of a new year. As part of these celebrations, special seasonal decorations are prepared. These include shimenawa (sacred ropes made of braided straw), kadomatsu (decorations made of pine and bamboo), and kagami mochi (decorative rice cakes). Each of these has a significant meaning and role, but in this article, we will focus on shimenawa. In Japan, many people follow Shinto (one of Japan’s two main…
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Muneshige Tachibana
Muneshige Tachibana was a renowned samurai who lived and thrived during Japan’s Sengoku period. Known for his undefeated record in battle, he was called “The Invincible Warrior of the West” due to his numerous exploits in western Japan.
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New Live-Action Series Based on SEGA’s Hit Game Set for Release! Amazon’s original drama Like a Dragon: Yakuza, based on the hit video game franchise, launches Thursday, October 24 with an exclusive worldwide streaming release on Prime Video. Developed from an original script, the series is based on the hit SEGA game series “Like a Dragon.” The protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, is played by actor Ryoma Takeuchi. Kazuma Kiryu’s sworn brother and childhood best friend, Akira Nishikiyama, is played by actor Kento Kaku. The two actors made a surprise appearance at a panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con, one of North…
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Japan is currently facing a nationwide rice shortage, impacting daily life and causing concern among consumers. Supermarkets across the country are struggling to keep rice on their shelves, with many implementing purchase restrictions to prevent hoarding. The scarcity has led to significant price increases, with some retailers reporting that rice prices have doubled compared to last year. In Tokyo, a 5kg bag of rice now costs around 3,000 yen, a 20% increase from the previous year. Several factors have contributed to this shortage, including lower rice production in the previous year and higher demand from increased tourism. The Agriculture Minister…
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“The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido” is an outstanding ukiyo-e artwork that is well-known globally and one of the most enduring masterpieces ever.
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Japan’s redesigned banknotes have been in circulation since July 3rd!
View More Naomi Osaka Makes a Fashion Statement at the US Open!JAPANESE SAMURAI / Hiroshige Utagawa
“The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido” is an outstanding ukiyo-e artwork that is well-known globally and one of the most enduring masterpieces ever.
View More JAPANESE SAMURAI / Hiroshige UtagawaYour Next Visit to Japan will be with The New Banknotes!
Japan’s redesigned banknotes have been in circulation since July 3rd!
View More Your Next Visit to Japan will be with The New Banknotes!Tokyo DisneySea Unveils Enchanting New Fantasy Springs Area
Disney fans in Japan have a new realm of fancy to explore as Tokyo DisneySea officially unveiled its highly-anticipated Fantasy Springs area on June 6th.
View More Tokyo DisneySea Unveils Enchanting New Fantasy Springs Area“Two McDonald Right Next to Each Other But With Different Prices” – The Mystery of “Store Classification”
Did you know that McDonald’s Japan sets different prices depending on the area where the shops are located?
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Shibasaburō Kitasato on the New ¥1,000 Bill in 2024
Father of Modern Japanese Medicine: Developing Countermeasures Against Infectious Diseases
Retro Game’s Prices are Rising More Than Ever
Recently, the term “Retro Games” has gained much attention from many people. There are many retro games that have been rereleased with new features and refined graphics, making classic video game collecting a new hobby for many.
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