Mount Fuji of Japan is a physical, cultural, and spiritual symbol of the country. It is one of the most famous mountains in the world. Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan, meaning “wealth” or “abundant” and “a man of status” respectively), rises 3776 meters and is Japan’s highest mountain near the Pacific Ocean coast in Yamanashi and […]

Origami is derived from the work “oru” meaning to fold, and “kami” which means paper. Origami is said to have originated from China during the second century. Origami has been a part of the Japanese culture along with sumo, sushi and karaoke. It is believed that origami was popularly used in Japan during the Heian […]

Want to take your writing skills to another level? Let’s experience the fine art of writing that has been practiced in Japan for centuries, the art of calligraphy. Many people are fascinated by calligraphy styles. Nowadays, it can be found online as a quoted text to a post on most social media platforms. Short courses […]

Children hold a special place in everyone’s heart.  They spark a certain kind of joy which is incomparable to anything.  That is how Japanese treasures their children very much.  Thus, Japan holds several festivals dedicated to children.  Below are some of the festivals celebrated in their honor.  Seijin No Hi (Coming of Age) *Celebrated every […]

If you are visiting Japan, Kyoto is the first destination you should aim to. Kyoto is a large city located on the main island Honshu, in the Kansai region southwest of Lake Biwa. Former capital of Japan named Heian-kyo during the emperors’ era, it abounds in sanctuaries, historical temples and monuments classified as a World […]