Culture and Traditions

Gift Wrapping in Japan: Where to Get It and Recommended Sweets for Tourists

Discover where to get gift wrapping in Japan and enjoy Japanese sweets like Gozasoro. Learn about department stores, traditional confectionery shops, and tips for tourists.

2025.12.26

Culture and Traditions

Paying for Bags in Japan: What Tourists Need to Know

Learn about plastic and paper bag charges in Japan, why paper bags can be expensive, and tips for tourists to handle bags politely and eco-friendly.

2025.12.26

Culture and Traditions

How to Get Free Utensils and Wet Wipes at Japanese Convenience Stores and Supermarkets

Learn how to get free utensils like chopsticks, spoons, and forks, as well as wet wipes, at Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets. Note that plastic bags cost 5 yen each.

2025.12.26

Culture and Traditions

Eating While Walking in Japan: Guide for Tourists on Etiquette and Trash Disposal

Learn the etiquette for eating while walking in Japan. Discover where to sit, how to handle trash, and tips for festivals and sacred sites. Stay polite and enjoy Japanese street food safely.

2025.12.26

Culture and Traditions

Feeling Cold in Japan? Disposable Heat Packs Are a Must-Have for Travelers

Feeling cold while traveling in Japan? Learn where to buy disposable heat packs, how to use adhesive types safely, and why sticking them on your back keeps you warm all day.

2025.12.26

Culture and Traditions

Honoring a Young British Sailor at Kure Naval Cemetery

Discover the story of George Tibbins, a young British sailor honored at Kure Naval Cemetery in Japan. Learn how local volunteers preserve his memorial and honor international friendship.

2025.12.25

Culture and Traditions

呉海軍墓地（長迫公園）｜寄附で守られる民間保存の戦没者の聖地

呉海軍墓地（長迫公園）は戦艦大和の乗員をはじめ多くの戦没者が眠る場所です。国に代わって民間団体が寄附で維持し、ボランティア清掃や整備を行い、訪れる人々の敬意とともに守られています。

2025.12.25

Culture and Traditions

Wearing Perfume to a Japanese Restaurant? Why You Might Want to Think Twice

Japanese food is enjoyed through aroma as much as taste. Learn why strong perfume can unintentionally ruin the dining experience in Japan, and how a small cultural consideration shows respect and enhances your meal.

2025.12.25

Culture and Traditions

Japanese Christmas: Surprising Traditions That Might Make Foreigners Laugh

Discover how Japan celebrates Christmas, from KFC and strawberry shortcakes to romantic Christmas Eve traditions and New Year preparations. A guide for tourists to experience unique Japanese holiday culture.

2025.12.24

Culture and Traditions

ホームレス広島太郎が死去｜「時間は裏切らない」街のシンボルを振り返る

広島の街の象徴、ホームレス広島太郎さん。自転車に人形や時計、猫を乗せて街を歩く独特な姿は、2010年のHEAVEN特別展でも紹介されました。時間は信頼を裏切らない――その言葉と共に、街に残る記憶を振り返ります。

2025.10.24

Culture and Traditions