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#japanese-traditions

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Japan

Culture7 min

Going to a sumo tournament in Tokyo: the practical guide

Tickets, timings, masu-seki boxes, etiquette and the ideal day at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan: everything you need to see a sumo basho in Tokyo.

August 11, 2026Read

Japan

Traditions9 min

Sumo: the rules, the rites and the banzuke hierarchy

Dohyo, banzuke, heya, kimarite: how to read a sumo tournament, understand the wrestlers' ranking and the rites that frame ten seconds of combat.

August 7, 2026Read

Japan

Traditions12 min

Hanami: The Japanese Art of Cherry Blossom Viewing

A complete guide to hanami in Japan: its thousand-year history, the cultural meaning of sakura, the best viewing spots, picnic etiquette, and blossom forecasts.

June 24, 2026Read

Japan

Traditions11 min

Furoshiki: the Japanese art of wrapping with cloth

History and technique of furoshiki, the Japanese wrapping cloth. Origins in public baths, musubi knots, motifs, decline and zero-waste revival.

May 4, 2026Read

Japan

Traditions10 min

Chanoyu: The Sacred Art of Japanese Tea

Explore the art of Japanese Sadō, where every gesture, bowl, and season carries a centuries-old philosophy blending hospitality, aesthetics, and spirituality.

March 12, 2026Read