Sapporo Chrysanthemum Festival: Hokkaido’s Autumn Floral Artistry
November in Japan is globally renowned for its fiery red maple leaves, but in the northern city of Sapporo, the autumn season boasts a different kind of floral artistry: the elegan
Japan’s November National Holidays: What Travellers Should Know
Japan’s November calendar includes two major national holidays that frame the month with culture and gratitude. Culture Day on 3 November celebrates artistic and intellectual ach
Culture Day in Japan: Celebrating Peace, Freedom and Tradition
Culture Day, or Bunka no Hi, is one of Japan’s most symbolic public holidays. Celebrated every year on 3 November, it honours the nation’s enduring commitment to peace, culture