Party on, Gion M CrowsonJuly 26, 2018 Enjoy traditional fanfare with plenty of modern comforts during Kyoto’s world-famous Gion Matsuri. Kyoto is undoubtedly one of Japan’s... CultureOnly in Japan
Head into sunshine M CrowsonJuly 3, 2018 Invite sunlight into your life with the folksy tradition of hanging teru teru bozu dolls outside your abode. June is the start of Japan’s tsuyu... CultureOnly in Japan
Good as Golden Week M CrowsonMay 12, 2018 Discover Japan’s most popular travel period and decide whether it’s the best (or worst) time for your own holiday. Everybody loves an extende... CultureOnly in Japan
Flower power M CrowsonApril 1, 2018 Be a limited-edition epicurean with one of the many sakura-flavoured foods and beverages this hanami season. Every Japanophile knows that spring ... CultureOnly in Japan
Hina Matsuri Bento Box MagazineMarch 2, 2018 Celebrate girl power the way Japan does with the annual Girls’ Day. March is the month for Hina Matsuri, or “Girls’ Day,” the day when pa... CultureOnly in Japan
Love in translation M CrowsonFebruary 7, 2018 On Japanese Valentine’s Day, women spend cash and shed (hopefully metaphoric) blood, sweat and tears on chocolate for their true loves ... and also some... CultureOnly in Japan
Pile on the luck! M CrowsonJanuary 8, 2018 Ring in the new year with some traditional kagami mochi. You’ve seen them in Japanese supermarkets, konbini and food stalls: white, snowman-lik... CultureOnly in Japan
Warm hospi-towel-ity M CrowsonDecember 2, 2017 Learn about the surprisingly lively world of oshibori, the hand towel felt ’round the world. Treat yourself to a meal at any mid-to high-range ... CultureOnly in Japan
In case of emergency, drill here M CrowsonNovember 1, 2017 Japan thinks ahead with a long tradition of nationwide “disaster drills.” Last week, my father-in-law sent a group email titled “Family Fun... CultureOnly in Japan
Moon viewing M CrowsonOctober 3, 2017 Exclusive courtly gathering, rowdy boat party or sedate family event? Otsukimi is all of the above. It’s autumn, which means it’s otsukimi (... CultureOnly in Japan
