Shops All Closed Down
Ever try to go shopping in Japan on January 1st? Even though there are shops like Costco and other large supermarkets that are open, finding most other shops open on the first day of the new year is difficult. Most shops in Japan close on January 1st and many...Osaka Hikari Renaissance 2010
Enjoy another year of illumination in Osaka thanks to the efforts of Osaka Hikari-Renaissance Executive Committee. This year’s show should be another beautiful display of lights for holiday goers to enjoy. Locations – Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka In front...Schools Randomly Sending Classes Home
School’s out for summer in Japan? No. Summer is over! So why are so many students around the country at home when they should be at school? Has Japan added a new holiday? The H1N1 virus is the culprit. It’s taking its toll on the Japanese students. But...Celebrating Showa Day
Today is Showa Day in Japan. It is a national holiday to commorate the previous Emporer’s birthday just before the Golden Week holiday period. Before 2007, Showa Day was called Greenery Day. Before it was called Greenery Day, it was celebrated as The...
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