Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is celebrated on July 7th each year and is one of Japan's most charming festivities.

People who visited Japan talk about Japan as such a safe, polite, and clean country. But what actually makes Japan a safe country and is it actually safe regardless of famous rumors about yakuza? The author focuses on Japan's safety from many angles, cultural and political. Learn more about Yakuza, cultural differences, what they do in crime prevention, Limited Immigration Policy, and such.

The study by Gregory Clark (University of California Davis) and graduate student Tatsuya Ishii came to the conclusion that people with less common samurai corresponding last names, for instance, Sugieda or Shinmi are more likely to appear to be classified as in the upper-class category when compared with last names that are more common in Japan, for example, Japan's top 2 recognized last names like Suzuki and Sato.

Japan, a land of profound history and enduring traditions, holds the legacy of the Samurai in its heart. Aizu Wakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture is a city deeply connected to the Samurai's rich heritage, offering travelers an immersive experience into their world.

There are different types of Japanese gardens, each uniquely beautiful and tranquil. The gardens of emperors and nobles were designed for recreation, while the gardens of Buddhist temples were designed for contemplation and meditation- or zen. Below is a guide to some of the most notable Japanese gardens.