Join me for Hatsumode (初詣) – the first shrine visit of the year in Japan! ⛩️✨ This beautiful New Year tradition is all about ...

A tradition that began in the early 20th century ... now she did not fully understand the Christian origins of the holiday. "Japanese people celebrate anything," Ms Nichols said.

creating a tradition of ancestor worship still observed today. A majority of Japanese return to their hometowns during August’s Bon holiday week to spend time with relatives and visit ancestors ...

The overall theme of this seven-day itinerary is “relaxation” – taking time to experience Japanese traditions at your own pace. Some of the locations require visitors to remove footwear ...