Celebrating the Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage in Japan

Learn about the Seven Gods of Fortune and this Japanese New Year’s tradition.
Celebrating Hatsumode in Japan

Learn about the Japanese New Year’s tradition of “hatsumode”.
What is Keigo? An Introduction to Japanese Honorifics

An introduction to formal Japanese known as “keigo”.
“Shiwasu” – the busiest month of the year

In Japan, each month has its older Japanese name, and December is called “Shiwasu (師走).” The word “shiwasu” expresses how busy people are around this time of the year.