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Seasons
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Usher in a new year like the Japanese do – with lots of delicious food and spiced sake in the company of loved ones and friends. For the Japanese, New Year’s Day—or Shogatsu—is probably the mos...
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Wintertime doesn’t have to be a freezing affair. One of the best ways to keep warm is to share a convivial hotpot meal with a group of loved ones. When the temperature dips and the weathe...
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What’s not to love about fall? The air is cooler, the scenery is spectacular, and it’s the harvest season. That means delicious food… lots of it! Picture this. Wide swathes of reds, bronzes, and go...
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Summer in Japan is marked by torpid heat and humidity and so, it’s unsurprising that the Japanese have come up with a number of ingenious ways to maintain their cool. Most of us in Singapore seek r...
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In Japan, the graceful passing of Spring is marked by the blooming of Sakura (cherry blossoms), which you can witness sometime between late April and early May. In my opinion, watching Sakura petals f...
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For many people travelling from Singapore, a winter holiday is one of the best ways to escape the tropical heat and experience snow. For holidaymakers looking for a wintry good time, Japan makes for a...
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When we talk about autumn in Japan, often the first thing that comes to mind is the abundance of hearty, healthful foods that are harvested throughout the season in time for the coming winter months. ...
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So important are children in Japanese culture that they are celebrated in one of Japan’s five major festivals, Tango no Sekku. Taking place on May 5 every year, Tango no Sekku also marks the beginning...
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Sekku refers to the five festivals that are celebrated in Japan to indicate the changing seasons. Having evolved from Chinese customs and traditions, the five “sekku” include: Jinjitsu on 7 January (F...
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As the temperature drops during autumn in Japan, there are plenty of reasons for gourmands to rejoice. Not only will the tastiest fish make their return to the colder waters up north, autumn is also t...
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Summer in Japan is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. The enervating heat and humidity can leave one feeling listless and lethargic. In fact, the Japanese have even coined a term for this experi...
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If you’re not a fan of extreme temperatures, spring is, perhaps, the best time for you to pay a visit to Japan. While gorgeous fields of cherry blossoms are most closely associated with the season, yo...
