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Japanese Culture...One of the coolest aspects of traveling to Japan is discovering the many ways in which Japan's traditional and modern cultures appear to mesh together seamlessly.

Daily life scenes like an ultra-modern high-rise building right next to an ancient temple, a group of young girls clad in colorful yukata summer kimono texting messages on a train as they head to a fireworks display, or a hard-core punk rocker speaking in the polite, formal "keigo" style of Japanese while being interviewed on TV somehow just seem to make sense in Japan.

In the EJG Japanese Culture section, you'll find a wealth of information on Japanese culture and customs, as well as Japan's unique holidays, festivals, fashions, events, and more!

Japanese Customs

Japan has many customs that are quite a departure from the way things are done in the West. Learn about Japan's customs of eating, bathing, bowing, conducting business, weddings, funerals, and more. Learn More...

Bowing in Japan
Removing Shoes in Japan
Japanese Gift Giving
Japanese Bathing
Japanese New Year Customs

Japanese Etiquette, Manners, and Mannerisms

Japanese culture is well known for its emphasis on proper manners and etiquette. Impress your Japanese hosts with your knowledge and mastery (or at least well-appreciated attempt!) of proper Japanese etiquette and familiarity with Japanese mannerisms. Learn More...

Japanese Eating Customs
Japanese Business Etiquette
Japanese Manners and Mannerisms

Cool Japan Stuff

This section of our website is reserved simply for uniquely cool Japan stuff. If it's cool, if it's Japan or Japanese, and if it's stuff, then you'll find it right here! Learn More...

Japanese Vending Machines
Japanese Depachika
Japanese Convenience Stores
Kaiten Sushi

Facts About Japan

Learn some some basic fast facts of Japan, find links to more detailed facts about Japan, and even check out some amusing fun facts about Japan. Learn More...

Earthquakes in Japan
Islands of Japan
Geography of Japan
Climate of Japan
Weather in Japan
Population of Japan

Japanese Holidays

Did you know that both Valentine's Day and Christmas are celebrated in Japan, but with some unique Japanese twists?
Learn more about these and other traditional Japanese holidays...

Japanese New Year
Christmas in Japan
Golden Week

Japanese Festivals and Events

From cherry blossoms in the spring, fireworks in the summer, and ice sculptures in the winter, there is a full calendar of Japanese festivals and events to be enjoyed year round.

Kawagoe Matsuri
Cherry Blossom Festivals
Firework Displays
Sapporo Snow Festival
Hakata Gion Yamakas Festival
Jidai Matsuri
Aoi Matsuri
Chichibu Night Festival
Takayama Festival
Tokyo Auto Show
Tokyo Game Show

Japan Fashion Trends

Harajuku, kogyaru, gothic lolita, cosplay and hime. Stay on top of the ever-changing but always cutting-edge Japanese fashion trends.

Harajuku Fashion
Shibuya Fashion
Ginza Fashion
Hime Fashion
Kawaii Fashion
Mori Fashion
Kogyaru Fashion
Amura Fashion
Kimono Fashion
Costume Play (Cosplay) Fashion

Japanese Pop Culture

Japanese traditional culture is kimono, kabuki, temples, and tea. Japanese pop culture is video games, anime, manga, gravure idols, and pop music. In recent years, the popularity of Japanese pop culture has exploded worldwide. Find out what all of the hype is about!

Japanese Video Games
Japanese Manga
Japanese Anime
Japanese Idols
Japanese Pop Music

Japanese Trends

Check out Japan's latest trends in games, gadgets, TV shows, electronics, autos, foods, fashions, and more.

Japanese Electronics
Japanese Gadgets
Japanese TV
Japanese Food Trends
Japanese Fashion Trends

Keep checking back as we continue to update our Japanese Culture section with more and more great cultural info!


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Tokyo

That first visit to Tokyo can be overwhelming. In order to help you navigate through this massive cultural mecca, our Tokyo Guide provides you with just a small guide to our favorite Tokyo destinations and attractions.


Kyoto

Kyoto is a treasure trove of fascinating and culturally important temples, shrines, castles, arts, and artifacts for visitors to explore, many of which are National Treasures of Japan and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.


Yokohama

Yokohama is an exciting port city full of fun attractions and sightseeing spots. You can very easily enjoy the best of what Yokohama has to offer on a day-trip from Tokyo, yet there is enough to see and do that you could easily make Yokohama your prime Japan travel destination!


Nikko

Nikko is a popular tourist destination famous for the mausoleums of the Tokugawa shoguns, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as soothing onsen hot springs surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of wooded mountains, waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails.


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