12/18/00 - Japanese New Year's Cards
Sending New Year's cards to relatives, friends, teachers, classmates, and co-workers is a very important custom in Japan. You can send free New Year's cards online!
12/07/00 - Japanese End of Year Gift Giving: Oseibo
The giving of end of year gifts is called oseibo, and people send these gifts during December. I write about oseibo and some gift ideas for you.
11/27/00 - Christmas in Tokyo
A list of fun events and beautiful Christmas decorations in Tokyo.
11/12/00 - Japan Quiz
Ever wonder what "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" might look like if there were only questions related to Japan? Take my quiz and find out how you would do.
10/24/00 - Fall Foliage Best Destinations
Fall Foliage is called "kouyou" in Japanese. You can enjoy kouyou from October to November. I will list the best destinations for you.
10/09/00 - Japanese Fall Festivals
Japan is in the most beautiful season, autumn, which is the time for the regional autumn festivals (matsuri). You can find out when and where festivals are held.
09/22/00 - Packing for Japan
You might be wondering what to bring for your trip to Japan. I will give you some packing tips and a list of items.
09/12/00 - Where to Go in Japan
Where will you visit while you're there? I will give you some great ideas to make your trip memorable and fun.
08/25/00 - When to Go to Japan
Now that you've decided to visit Japan, you maybe wondering when is the best time to take your trip. I will give you some ideas.
08/03/00 - Japanese Geisha
Who are geisha? Find out how to party with Japanese geisha women and where to visit them in Japan.
07/22/00 - Visiting Okinawa - Part 2
This article will introduce you to the beautiful beaches of Okinawa Island and to other interesting islands in the Okinawa prefecture.
07/06/00 - Visiting Okinawa - Part 1
Okinawa is the southmost prefecture of Japan. History of Okinawa and sightseeing.
06/22/00 - Tanabata - Star Festival
The origin of Tanabata is a love story. Read more about Japanese Tanabata tradition and find out where to go to see the festivals.
06/16/00 - Japan in Mourning
Reports the death of Japanese Empress Dowager - Nagako.
06/08/00 - Miyazaki Seagaia and Ocean Dome
Seagaia is a large resort complex in Kyushu. Visit the world's largest water park, Ocean Dome, there.
05/19/00 - Attending a Japanese Wedding
Describes what a Japanese wedding is like and gives some etiquette tips.
05/04/00 - A Day in Kyoto: A Traveler's Story ~Part 2 ~
Gives you a traveler's story of Kyoto, Japan's old capital city.
04/20/00 - A Day in Tokyo: A Traveler's Story ~Part 1 ~
Follow in the footsteps of a recent traveler to Japan's most famous city - Tokyo.
04/01/00 - The Volcanic Mt. Usu Erupts
Mt. Usu in Hokkaido erupted on March 31st. Read the report here.
03/16/00 - Hanami (cherry blossom viewing)
Updated (Dateline 03/18/99)
About hanami custom in Japan. Places to go and pictures of sakura flower (cherry blossoms).
03/02/00 - Tokyo Amusement Parks
Talks about many amusement parks around Tokyo. Perfect places to visit with your kids.
02/17/00 - Nara Todaiji Temple Shunie ceremony
Visiting Nara to see the great ceremony of water and fire
02/02/00 - Visiting Sappro-city
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido. Visit to see the snow festival, to eat delicious seafood, to drink beer, and have fun!
01/19/00 - Go Skiing in Hakuba
Information about Hakuba ski resorts in Nagano.
01/05/00 - Live Shows in Yose Theaters
Visiting a Japanese-style vaudeville theater in Japan. Describes Manzai and Rakugo.
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