Author: Tokyo Terry

Two white hearts connected by the red thread of fate, with a couple of red candles in the background.

Red Thread of Fate: The Japanese Legend of Love!

A red thread represents human connections, friendship, family, and true love. Through amazing storytelling, the legend inspired people to share their hearts and appreciate good relationships. 

Shirakawa-go Village during spring, one of the four seasons in Japan.

Seasons of Japan: Why Are They So Special?

Japan has a wide range of climate types for an island of its size, and its seasons in Japan can be rather varied. Let’s take a closer look at what makes the seasons in Japan unique.

A moon festival in Nagasaki.

The Moon Festival: Best Places for Japan’s Tsukimi Events!

Since the beginning of human origins, people have celebrated celestial objects like the sun, moon, and stars. In East Asia, one of these celebrations is the mid-autumn moon festival. Here is everything you need to know about how people celebrate it in Japan.

A mountain burning festival in Nara, Japan.

Nara Japan and its Splendor of Mountain Burning Festivals

Yamayaki (山焼き) is a centuries-old Japanese custom in Nara, Japan that involves ceremonially setting fire to mountainsides. Translated as “mountain burning,” the spectacular ceremony continues a tradition whose origins have been clouded by the passage of time.