All about Japan: Music

Reflection of traditions from the East and West Read more »

September 20, 2011 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

All about Japan: Pop Culture

A wide spectrum of popular tastes Read more »

September 14, 2011 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

Baseball (yakyu) was introduced into Japan from the United States Read more »

July 19, 2011 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

Obon (お盆) or just Bon (盆) is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed (deceased) spirits of one’s ancestors. Read more »

July 7, 2011 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

Tanabata (七夕, meaning “Evening of the seventh”) is a Japanese star festival, originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival. Read more »