Learn the Japanese address system: what each part means, how to read and write addresses, and key terms like 宛名, 宛先, and 送り主.

Visit Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya: draw a lucky omikuji, see a 1,000-year-old camphor tree, collect goshuin, and pray for a peaceful, successful 2026.

Discover nostalgic Japanese New Year games such as spinning tops, hanetsuki, kite flying, and karuta, and learn how families enjoyed these traditions together.

Learn about the Emperor of Japan. This blog post explains the Emperor’s role, the Imperial Family, history, and cultural importance.

Making mochi with grandparents during New Year, enjoying kinako, anko, ozoni, yakimochi, and warm family traditions bringing comfort and happy memories in Japan ❤️!!!

Discover Japan’s New Year tradition of Fuku-otoko and Fuku-onna, a lively shrine race to choose the year’s luckiest people. Fun, culture, and tradition explained.