The Hello Kitty Bullet Train! (VIDEO)
Hello Kitty is a phenomenon. She plays such a huge part in Japanese culture and currently even has her own … Continue reading The Hello Kitty Bullet Train! (VIDEO)
Hello Kitty is a phenomenon. She plays such a huge part in Japanese culture and currently even has her own … Continue reading The Hello Kitty Bullet Train! (VIDEO)
I’ve been meaning to post the remaining VEDA videos and keep forgetting. Sorry. This one is useful for anyone looking … Continue reading VEDA DAY 26 – MAY EVENTS IN JAPAN
From late April to early May Japan has a series of national holidays that take place. It’s the biggest holiday … Continue reading VEDA DAY 20 – GOLDEN WEEK EXPLAINED
This was an amazing day witnessing children’s kabuki for the first time. I really enjoyed this festival and hope you … Continue reading VEDA DAY 19 – CHILDREN’S KABUKI!
Things aren’t all rosey for an ex-pat living in Japan. As much as I love it here, things aren’t perfect. … Continue reading VEDA DAY 17 – 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT JAPAN
Japan is a funny place. We all know that. Their unique culture is immensely rich and layered. It even extends … Continue reading How Valentine’s Day is Different in Japan Than Everywhere Else
On Saturday, February 3rd, I visited the biggest Setsubun festival in Osaka. What’s Setsubun? Why, it’s bean throwing day, of … Continue reading The Biggest Setsubun Festival in Osaka
I recently went to the biggest festival in Kyoto, the Gion Matsuri and every year it impresses me (well the … Continue reading Kyoto’s Biggest Festival – Gion Matsuri
Summer is a special time in Japan. Even though it’s extremely hot and humid (unbearably so at times), it still … Continue reading A Typical Japanese Summer Festival – Aizen Matsuri
This impressive festival has all the hallmarks of a great Japanese matsuri. There was lots of things to look at, … Continue reading Sagicho Matsuri – Float and Fire Festival