Discover why I fell in love with udon after visiting Marugame Seimen, Japan’s famous udon chain. Delicious, cheap, and highly recommended!

Learn about Japan’s autumn Ohigan, visiting graves (ohakamairi), showing gratitude to ancestors, and traditions like flowers and incense.

Discover Japan’s Autumn Equinox Day (秋分の日): traditions, Ohigan, Ohagi sweets, and how people celebrate the start of autumn.

Experience a Japanese autumn festival with food stalls, taiko drums, and the lively omikoshi parade. Discover the real atmosphere of matsuri!

Discover what represents autumn in Japan—colorful leaves, tasty seasonal foods, and moon viewing traditions.

Learn about Japan’s Respect for the Aged Day (Keiroo no Hi), a holiday to honor grandparents with thanks, gifts, and family time.