What’s in a Japanese name? Apparently a whole lot because the Japanese aren’t into middle names for starters and its very rude indeed, to address someone without the suffix “san”

In Japan there is a holiday for every month, come check out the holidays for the month of September.

All hail the Japanese Macaque, an indigenous monkey from Japan, its very intelligent as well as hygiene conscious.

Izanami-no-Mikoto was the consort of the Japanese god Izanagi-no-Mikoto, she is also the Japanese goddess that gives life, as well as controls death.

Tagged at between 2,000 to 7,000 years, the Jomon Sugi is undeniably the oldest tree in Japan.

Are you fed up with your goodluck charm and desperately need one that really works? Then a Maneki neko is right up your alley because it is Japan’s most lucky cat.

Purikura is the art of taking photos in a specialized photo booth, this art of photography originated from Japan.

Tomoe Gozen was a legendary female samurai in Japan, she fought bravely and was victorious in many battles, one of note is the Gempei War.

Shinto is the indigenous religion of the people of Japan and it dates back to 200 BC.

In Shinto belief the Kami is ever present, being deities they can take whatever shape or form they desire, you would be surprised to discover that Shinto beliefs does not adhere to original sin.