The Tokyo Olympics will use venues in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures in the Tohoku region. Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region has the Oga no […]
Hatsumōde
In Japan, there is a custom to visit shrines during the New Year holidays, give thanks for one year, and pray for various things in […]
February 3 is Setsubun.
Setsubun has a tradition of throwing dried soybeans called “Mamemaki”. Many temples hold “Mamemaki” events. Some temples feature actors, talent and athletes as guests. How […]
How many times were Olympic Games held in Japan?
The first Olympic Games were held in Japan in 1964. This was the summer Olympics in Tokyo. The second was held in Sapporo in 1972 […]