In Japanese culture, hatsuhinode is the first thing that people should do on the first day of the year. Let’s learn more about this New Year’s tradition.

Ibaraki prefecture is a well-known tourist destination in the Kanto region. The best part of coming to Ibaraki is you can easily find attractive spots with scenic views and delicious specialties year-round. 

If you are an experienced hiker or mountain climber you may get permission to climb these mythical mountains in winter.

Yokohama has something for everyone regardless if you’re a jazz veteran or a newbie.. Jazz is something the people of Yokohama freely experience and enjoy.

We hope September would bring you a lot of peace and happiness! To make it even better,  We would like to announce the September 2022 reviewer winners!

“Momiji” （紅葉）refers to the brilliant red maple tree which has the same kanji as “koyo”