Tag: culture

A woman in a kimono looking over at Mt Fuji one of many pythical monutains of Japan.

The Mythical Mountains of Japan

If you are an experienced hiker or mountain climber you may get permission to climb these mythical mountains in winter.

Exterior shot of a shopping district in Osaka lit up in yellow celebrate Golden Week in Japan.

A Simple Guide to Golden Week in Japan

Golden Week is one of the longest holiday seasons in Japan, started in 1948. The name ‘Golden Week’ was coined in 1951 after the phrase ‘golden time’ from Japan’s radio and TV phrase, which was the primetime listening hours.

An imposing red gate torii gate, reflective of shinto in Japan.

Shinto Religion in Japan: The Ultimate Guide

Shinto is based on beliefs in the supernatural and nature itself. Its beliefs of purity, respect for the cycle of life, and “the way of the Gods” underline every aspect of traditional and modern Japanese culture.