How To Make The Best Of Japan In The Winter!
Japan's winter season has lots to offer, from unique winter festivals to comforting cuisine to warm up the body during the coldest season! Here's your guide to Japanese winter.
How To Make The Best Of Japan In The Winter!
Sapporo Snow Festival: The Mother Of All Winter Festivals In Japan!
The Sapporo Snow Festival is the hugest winter event in Japan! If you are seeking to experience some winter magic, it's the place to go in Japan in February. Here's more on this famous festival.
Sukiyaki Restaurants in Tokyo Are A Must Try!
Sukiyaki is a Japanese dish that is prepared and served in a hotpot style pot. Sukiyaki usually consists of thinly sliced beef, which is slowly cooked or simmered with vegetables. The ingredients are usually dipped in a small bowl of raw, beaten eggs after being cooked in the pot. Sukiyaki is a must try, delicious staple Japanese dish!! Here is a list of the best Sukiyaki restaurants in Tokyo!
Shirakawa-go: A Historic Village in Beautiful Gifu Prefecture!
Shirakawa-go is a quiet mountain village and popular tourist destination all year round. It has its own unique culture for which it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. For lovers of architecture, you can admire the greatest concentration of "kominka" (wooden, thatched roof houses) in Japan.
Wakakusa Yamayaki: An Ancient Mountain-Burning Festival in Nara
Wakakusa Yamayaki is an old tradition of burning the hillslope of a mountain located near Nara city. It's one of the most famous festivals during the winter season in the former capital of Japan.
Toka Ebisu Festival: An Ancient Osaka Tradition To Bring You Business Prosperity!
Toka Ebisu Festival is an event held every year in Osaka from the 9th to the 11th of January. It is part of the new year's celebration of visiting a shrine. For this occasion, the purpose is to pray for commercial success. This is a major event in Osaka that is interesting to take part in if you happen to be there!
Yokote Kamakura Festival: An Ancient Festival Of Snow-Houses Built For The God Of Water
The city of Yokote in Akita Prefecture holds one of Japan's coolest snow festivals. Throughout the town, snow shelters called kamakuras are built and lit from the inside. Here's more on this unique snow festival.
Lucky Bags In Japan: A New Year's Shopping Tradition
In Japan after the New Year's celebrations, many shops sell items at high discount buddled in what are called "fukubukuro" or lucky bags. Here's more on this tradition!
Japanese Christmas Cake Recipe! Easy and Authentic
This is an easy recipe that many Japanese people make for Christmas. Here's how to do it!
Awesome Things To Do In Japan In February
February is the coldest month in Japan, and probably the best to enjoy winter festivities and traditions! There are lots to discover in Japan in February. Here's a guide to some interesting things you can see and do during that month in Japan!