Want to know what’s happening in Japan right now? Now you can! On the first of the month, we’ll share a monthly calendar of Japan’s upcoming holidays and notable festivals....

Wait, only women give chocolate? Some of us love Valentine's Day and many of us dread it, regardless of relationship status. It usually calls for a combination of long-term planning...

In countries around the globe, food is an important part of celebrating the holidays. One of the biggest holidays in Japan is New Year’s, and a ton of traditions accompany...

Can you imagine having grilled fish and rice first thing in the morning? This sounds like a full meal and more like what you would expect for lunch, but, in...

Kanagawa is a prefecture with lots to offer. In fact, two of the Bokksu team hail from Kanagawa! Along the coast of this prefecture lies Kamakura. You may have heard...

Seijin no hi (成人の日), or Coming of Age Day, is a big day for young people in Japan. Twenty is when you’re legally considered to be an adult in Japanese...

There’s nothing that gets us quite in the mood for winter like a good winter festival! Mark your calendars to visit any of these famous festivals and see just how...

Countries around the globe choose to ring in the new year with a wide variety of traditions. In Japan, New Years is a major holiday, with many associated traditions including...

I will be the first to admit that a sunset is much easier to see than a sunrise. But maybe that's what makes the sunrise so magical! In Japan, it's...

When someone says Christmas, what kind of food do you think about? In the United States, many people would say candy canes and gingerbread houses. If you ask someone in...

For many Americans, the winter season is synonymous with the holidays, especially Christmas. While the West has its own holiday traditions—like decorating the home inside and out, exchanging presents, and...

In 1954, an American food company named Swanson found its executives staring at a large problem with no easy solution ... how to sell or dispose of 260 tons of...