Japan Mobility Blog

Japan's summer festival season, or matsuri, is one of the most vibrant times of the year. Streets fill with lanterns, music, and food stalls, while communities come together to honor local deities, celebrate the harvest, or simply enjoy the warmth of summer evenings.

If you have lived in Japan for a few years, you will have likely noticed cyclists whizzing around with headphones on, phone in hand with little consideration for their surroundings. In an effort to curb such behaviors, changes have recently been brought into place and it is vital for you to understand what these change

Greenery Day, known in Japanese as Midori no Hi (みどりの日), is one of the four national holidays that make up Japan's Golden Week and is celebrated every year on May 4th.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know - how to get a card, how to charge it, how to use it, and how to put it on your smartphone for maximum convenience.

Every year on March 3rd, households across Japan celebrate Hinamatsuri, also known as the Doll Festival. This cherished spring tradition is dedicated to wishing for the health, happiness, and prosperity of young girls.

Setsubun is one of Japan's most charming seasonal traditions. It marks the symbolic "end of winter" and the beginning of spring according to the old lunar calendar.

The traditional Japanese New Year is a harmonious blend of Shinto, Buddhism and centuries-old customs that includes celebrations that span from deep cleaning one's home and festive meals to spiritual reflections, making it a uniquely meaningful cultural experience.

Christmas in Japan is a fascinating twist on Western traditions. Readers may know about how Colonel Sanders, the founder and frontman to the popular fast-food chicken chain KFC, came to dominate Christmas in Japan in the late eighties with a successful TV campaign.