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.

Discover what fukubukuro are—Japan’s popular New Year lucky bags. Learn what’s inside, when to buy them, and why they’re so exciting and fun!