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Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year) is a special time when traditional customs welcome the beginning of a new year. This celebration mainly takes place from January 1 to January 3.

Hello, Sakuraco community! We hope you’re doing well. Here are the winners of the December 2025 Reviewer Contest!

If you’re looking for a Japanese comfort food that’s quick, affordable, and full of flavor, Aaron and Claire have a great option. In this video, Aaron shows how to make Gyudon using ground beef instead of the usual thinly sliced beef.

This project boldly mixes her current voice with AI-generated vocals from her 1970s debut era, creating what she calls a “third voice” that bridges past and present. For fans of Japanese music who love emotional depth and cutting-edge creativity, this album feels like a wormhole straight into Yuming’s timeless world.​

Ballet meets butoh this winter in Tokyo, as K-Ballet Opto presents a powerful new production on stage. “A Dance Remembered in Tohno” invites audiences into a dreamlike world shaped by folklore, wartime memories, and human emotion.

For travelers who love history, beautiful views, and cozy retro vibes, this steam train is one of Shizuoka’s most charming treasures, with some of the best views. If you want to know more about this train, keep reading below!

In Japanese culture, dragons are spiritual beings that represent strength, prosperity, and a harmonious balance with the natural forces. Nara, Japan, has a unique story associated with sacred ponds and revered shrines throughout the region.

Don’t miss out on tonkatsu if you’re traveling to Japan! Tourists often add the meal to their must-eat list because of its delicious and satisfying nature. Even better, you can elevate the experience by going to luxury restaurants across Japan, where you can experience some of the most celebrated pork cutlets.

In the historic city of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, a craft with over 400 years of history continues to captivate with its rustic beauty and practical charm. Nambu tekki, or Nambu cast iron, refers to traditional ironware, such as teapots, kettles, and decorative pieces, that embody the spirit of Tohoku craftsmanship.

Numerous ancient Japanese traditions are so deeply ingrained in daily life that they often go unnoticed. Some are renowned enough to earn a place in the international spotlight naturally. But others can only do so with a bit of help. Today, we’ll focus on two such Japanese traditions: kagura and onsen culture.

Konami’s Silent Hill series is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential horror franchises in all of gaming, and for good reason. Foregoing typical thrills and explosive action, Silent Hill has established itself as a deeply psychological horror experience.

There are remote spots that offer escapes from urban life all over Japan. But perhaps none have the same combination of convenience and solitude as the Izu Islands. This chain of nine emerging from the sea just south of Tokyo was shaped by ancient eruptions