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Culture and Traditions

Why Are Japanese People Walking Around with a “Stick with a Bell” at New Year?

Why do Japanese people walk around with a bell-attached stick at New Year? Learn what a Hamaya is, why it’s carried, how much it costs, and its cultural meaning for visitors to Japan.
2026.01.01
Culture and Traditions
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
Culture and Traditions

The Red Flowers in SILENT HILL f: The Meaning of Higanbana in Japan

Discover the meaning of the red flowers in SILENT HILL f. Learn about Higanbana, Japan’s red spider lilies, their cultural symbolism, and where you can see them in the Japanese countryside during autumn.
2025.09.24
Culture and Traditions
Culture and Traditions

Japan’s Unique LGBTQ Culture: Historical Roots, Modern Perspectives, and Cultural Identity

Explore Japan’s unique LGBTQ culture, from historical roots in samurai and ukiyo-e to modern perspectives. Understand why some Japanese LGBTQ communities value traditional cultural identity over Western LGBTQ frameworks.
2024.10.10
Culture and Traditions