St. Valentine Around the World The celebration of St Valentine was originally from a Christian feast and celebration of the patron saint. Nowadays, however, the celebration of St Valentine has spread across the world, far beyond its origins. On St Valentine’s Day, those celebrating may send greeting cards (known as Valentines), and gifts, the most popular being flowers, confectionary, and jewelry. It is best known as a day to …

Yamaguchi prefecture can be found in the Chugoku region of Japan. Yamaguchi prefecture borders the great Kyushu Island on the western coast of Honshu island. Like Kyushu, Yamaguchi prefecture is packed with attractions for you to enjoy. Whether you love the natural world, (glorious mountains, dense forests, picturesque beaches) or major cities with fabulous shopping districts, Yamaguchi prefecture has something for everyone. Yamaguchi prefecture is often overlooked by tourists …

Winter has some of the least known Japanese festivals. Keep reading to learn about some festivals that celebrate the beautiful Japanese winter!  Of all the festivals in Japan – and there are many! – the winter festivals are perhaps the least known globally. People across the world know about Japan’s spring and autumn seasons, social media feeds are always filled with pictures of the beautiful Sakura and Momiji. However, …

Nowhere does seasons better than Japan. Keep reading to discover the many types of Japanese winter food to make the season extra special! Japanese food and culture are intertwined, often you can’t have one without the other. There are various Japanese traditional foods embedded into the cultural identity and eating Japanese winter food is a great way to connect to the culture and appreciate the season that many of …