Sakura is the Japanese word for cherry blossom! Between April and Mai which is spring during this time of the year in Japan, people from all nationalities come to witness beautiful cherry trees that are in bloom all over the country. But I belive that the locals truly enjoy…

For those who has not put much though in Japanese culture, Sumo wrestling can seem quite odd, like many other things in Japan. But this very old national sport is so much more than just fat guys fighting against each other. The Sumo wrestling is not only about…

When we were in Japan in 2014 for the Hanami festival we dressed in kimono and walked down the streets of Japan. It was a really fun experience to be dressed in traditional japanese style for a day! I just can’t belive though that I managed to talk…

Neither David nor I are really a big fan of anime, manga or video games but at the same time we are very intrigued by this bizarre japanese pop culture that is very popular all over the world! And beside, I love jumping into a costume when ever…