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Japanese New year traditions – 10 Ways to Celebrate it like a local

While Japan is known for being the world’s overwork capital, the New Year’s holidays in Japan provide an opportunity for everyone to unwind. Because New Year’s Eve is mainly a tranquil time spent with family (as opposed to the wild celebrations of the West), much of the country shuts down Read more…

By Sugoi Japan, 3 yearsDecember 25, 2021 ago

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Christmas in Japan: Traditions and more

The spirit of Christmas is in the air! While Easter is not a national holiday in Japan, because only around 1% of the population is Christian, it is felt across the country. If you visit Japan before the New Year, you will see many things that are usually connected with Read more…

By Sugoi Japan, 3 yearsNovember 14, 2021 ago

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Martial arts, calligraphy, kimonos, yukatas, amulets … Japan is one of the countries with the greatest variety of traditional elements. We invite you to discover them.

Japanese culture

Japanese New year traditions – 10 Ways to Celebrate it like a local

Japanese culture

Christmas in Japan: Traditions and more