Love in Japan: Valentine's Day & White Day
Not content with just one day of affection, Japan follows up Valentine's Day with White Day exactly a month later.
Not content with just one day of affection, Japan follows up Valentine's Day with White Day exactly a month later.
In contrast to many Western countries, Japanese girls give chocolate to their crushes on Valentine's Day. Besides chocolate, can you guess some of the other fantastic options to give your guy?
For some young adults in Japan, Coming of Age Day is a somewhat solemn or drab affair. But in Kita-Kyushu, it's anything but! We have the lively pictures to prove it!
Spread holiday cheer with these Christmas-themed lunch boxes!
Are you far away from family and your friends too are busy, leaving you on your own this Christmas? No need to succumb to singles' sadness. We've got some helpful advice to help you enjoy the holiday while flying solo.
Dolphin shows and island tours await!
There are a variety of interesting festivals in each prefecture of Japan throughout the year.
While it's estimated there are 600,000 festivals in Japan, some are decidedly weirder than others!