Nengajo is one of the New Year traditions in Japan. And Japanese people have discovered a touching story behind of the Japan Post´s New Year cards. Guess what?

Have you ever received a wedding invitation in Japan? Here is the very polite way to respond. However people love to break the social rule and celebrate on their own way using the wedding invitation card.

Today many Japanese film fans were shocked to know the great actor, Ken Takakura passed away. Despite of his quiet and emotionally clumsy character, he was a very polite, kind and warm person. RIP Ken Takakura. We will miss you.

Kazuhiko Okushita is another single stroke drawing artist. His works extend to animation. Akai Ito, which made him popular became a favourite image of Bill Gates and James Cameron.

Are you in love with Japanese sweets and wanting to eat every day? There is a service that sends you a bagful of Japanese sweet to your house twice a month.

Japanese wives make bento for the husband even they are annoyed and angry with him. Those obento are called Shikaeshi bento – revenge bento-. They are mean but somehow sweet and humorous. What would you do if you have one of them?

Can you tell the difference of Japanese accent and dialect? You may know Osaka-ben but there are actually more. Let´s pick up imagawayaki and see how they call it in each prefecture.

Today, 3rd of November is Bunka no Hi in Japan. All museums are free admission and there are many cultural events held all around Japan.

Halloween is a big thing in Japan too. There were full of people in the costumes on the streets and a lot of parties were held.

Nengajo is one of the traditional custom for the New Year´s that Japanese people still keep doing. It´s a seasonal greeting with beautiful designs. The Japan Post started selling yesterday.