Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
What is that ghastly sight!? Ah, humidity. Japan is a big place, but a large part of Japan sits with the “humid subtropical climate” zone, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. These long hot and humid summers can Continue Reading
Ruth’s fifth column, entitled “Magic Responses in Business English” has just been published in the web magazine Courrier Japon. In this installment, we look at traditional Japanese business culture, which sees supervisors checking on their staff regularly and asking them Continue Reading
Japan Ghost Stories Ghosts and spirits hold a place in the folklore of many cultures around the world. In the western world, Halloween, observed on October 31, is a time for scary, spooky tales, while Latin America celebrates the deceased Continue Reading
It’s a hot, wet Japanese summer. Here’s how to deal with Mosquitoes in Japan. You Are Probably And Sharing Your Japanese Evenings With Large, Striped Tiger Mosquitoes . The Insects Hatch And Begin Hunting For Mammalian Blood In April And Continue Reading
Tsuyu, the rainy season in Japan, is arguably one of its lesser liked features. From late May to the end of July, people across Japan are treated to all manner of wet, from occasional sprinkles to intensive downpours. Add in Continue Reading
Daiyuzan Saijo-ji Daiyuzan Saijo-ji is a breathtaking Buddhist temple that was built more than 615 years ago. Although it is still frequented by devout worshipers from all across Japan, it remains one of the less talked about magnificent places in Continue Reading
Looking for some things to do in Tokyo during Golden Week? Golden Week is the longest public holiday in Japan, and many residents take trips abroad, or go to tourist areas like Kyoto over the break. Trains and airports are usually extremely Continue Reading
Celebrating New Year in Japan is all about ‘firsts’. Perhaps the most important ‘first’ is the first trip to shrines in Tokyo, a tradition called hatsumode. While this can be done at any time, usually all over the first three Continue Reading
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is one of the best examples of “omotenashi,” or Japanese hospitality. It’s a beautiful demonstration of welcoming and a truly signature Japanese experience. At Ginza Chazen, visitors can learn all about the traditional tea ceremony Continue Reading
Planning to visit Tokyo and looking for a hotel that’s modern yet quintessentially Japanese? Hotel and Residence Roppongi’s rooms have different designs. The cushions in our Japanese style hotel rooms are made with traditional Nishijin textiles. Not only will it Continue Reading