In Japan, you can practically buy anything anything from a vending machine. You can buy soft drinks, Japanese tea, cigarettes, foods, and the latest hit product across Japan – Canned Ramen (Noodles). According to the latest news, Kyoto-based vending machine manufacturer Fujitaka was the first company to come out with canned ramen. In May this [...]
DoMatsuri abbreviation for “Nippon Domannaka Matsuri (The Central Japan Festival)” is annual event which was originally organized by local university students with the objectives to spur the local economy and raise the spirits of the depressed Japanese community. This large scale event is modeled (YOSAKOI Solan Festival) which is held annually in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Held annually [...]
The best time to climb Mount Fuji – Japan’s highest and most famous mountain is during the summer season. The official climbing season is between the month of July and August. During these two months, Mount Fuji is free of snow, with good and clear weather, and most of the mountain huts or stations are [...]
In world of Japanese animation or anime, there is a subculture of “Cosplay” or which is a combination words of “costume” and “roleplay”. Cosplay is centered on dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, and video games, and, less commonly, Japanese live action television shows, fantasy movies, or Japanese pop music bands. For a clear [...]
No summer would be complete in Japan without fireworks. Known as “Hanabi Taikai” (花火大会) or Firework Festival, it is considered to be essential part of Japanese summer nights, and people come out in summer kimono or yukata to enjoy the festival atmosphere and see fireworks which many argue are the world’s most gorgeous and elaborate pyrotechnic [...]
