What is Obon? Japan’s Festival of the Dead
If you are in Japan in August, most likely you will stumble upon a festival in the evening time. Obon – Japan’s Festival of the Dead, was officially from August …
Visit Striking Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Wind Chime Festival
Kawagoe’s Hikawa Shrine has a 1500 year history but the wind chime festival just started in 2014. Grab a friend and head up to Kawagoe for a day. But, ladies. …
What to look for when buying sunscreen in Japan
Summer time in Japan. Translation: scorching sunshine. You’ll want to be protected when you are outside watching festivals, like Yosakoi. There’s a reason Obon happens at night after all! Do I …
Quick Yumminess will make you smile: COCO Agepan in Tokyo
While exploring Cat Street, I happened across a food truck stand – a rarity in Japan! – next to Urban BBQ Smokehouse and The Roastery called Coco Agepan and a …