Manju and mochi are both kinds of traditional Japanese sweets, called wagashi. While at first glance, these wagashi may seem similar, they are actually quite different.

It’s a staple festival treat decorated with eye-catching designs & colors. But where did it come from?

If you are in Japan, or have visited Japan, you may have noticed how Japanese people seemingly pay attention to minute details in anything and everything. It’s hard not to wonder how they make everything look so perfect. Even the Japanese dinner table is done with the utmost perfection Japan is known for. 

Mikoshi, a common sight at festivals, are beautiful & intricate religious objects believed to contain the spirit of a shrine.

Food stalls (yatai) are a joy of Tokyo summer, where there is always something delicious to try.

Tokyo’s Three Great Festivals of Edo are so named as they were initially held when the city was still called Edo (1603-1868).