Celebrate Sanshin Day: The Soulful Sound of Okinawa (And a Good Excuse to Party)
Experience the soulful sound of Okinawa with lively performances, cultural festivities, and the rhythmic strum of the sanshin.
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Setsubun in Okinawa: Why Are People Throwing Beans at Grandpa?
Experience Setsubun by throwing beans to drive away bad luck, eating lucky sushi rolls, and welcoming good fortune at home.
Discover Tomori’s Stone-Carved Great Shisa: Okinawa’s Oldest Guardian Statue
Learn about one of Okinawa’s timeless icon – the tomori stone-craved shisa and how to make the most out of your trip to visit it.
Unveiling the Quirky World of Shimazori in Okinawa: More Than Just Your Average Sandals
Uncover Okinawa’s Shimazori extravaganza: affordable, stylish sandals with custom designs, workshops, and local artisans.
Discover the Quirky World of Hinamatsuri: Japan’s Doll Festival
Experience Hinamatsuri, Japan’s enchanting Doll Festival, with traditional Hina dolls, cultural rituals, and seasonal delicacies for good fortune and happiness
Celebrating Setsubun in Okinawa: A Slightly Irreverent Guide
Your guide to setsubun in Japan. When to do it, what to do, and how to do it explained in this blog post. Follow the instructions to experience the biggest deal in spring.
Mochi Madness: A New Year’s Guide for the Clueless in Japan
It’s that time of the year again when the Land of the Rising Sun 
does its yearly cosmic reset, and all across Japan, people… Read More »Mochi Madness: A New Year’s Guide for the Clueless in Japan