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Discover Japan’s amazing culture, from timeless traditions and crafts to cool pop culture. Get reliable updates and fresh info about Japan’s unique vibes and trends.
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Hakata Dontaku Port Festival — A Citizens’ Festival Continuing for 840 Years
Every May 3rd and 4th, Fukuoka comes alive with the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival. Its roots go back to 1179,…
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Onbashira Festival ― The Great Trees Descend from the Mountains to Become Gods
The great trees of the deep mountains descend to the village and become gods. At Suwa Taisha Shrine, once every…
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Tagata Shrine Hōnen Festival — The World’s Unique Festival and Prayers for Fertility
Held every year on March 15 at Tagata Shrine in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, the “Hōnen Festival” is known as…
Categories
Traditions
Discover Japan’s timeless customs like family crests and personal seals.
Crafts
Explore the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and artistry.
Style
From kimono to hair trends—Japan’s fashion through the ages.
Pop Japan
Dive into manga, anime, and the colorful world of Japanese pop culture.
Historical Japan
Step into samurai ethics, age-old festivals, and Japan’s rich history.
Beliefs
Uncover Japan’s spiritual roots—shrines, rituals, and traditions.
Experiences
Hands-on journeys into real Japanese culture and seasonal events.
What readers are saying
LiviLou
Omg, WTFwasabi is such a vibe! I’ve been obsessed with Japanese street style and this site totally gets it. Love the PopJapan stuff—it’s giving real Tokyo energy. Definitely bookmarking this for my next trip. 💖💼🍜
MarcoR.
WTFwasabi has some really niche content, especially in the Traditions section—I respect that. That said, some articles could go deeper. Like, if you’re gonna talk about kamon, let’s see the evolution, not just cool symbols. Still, better than most superficial Japan blogs out there.
Thom Anders
As someone planning a six-month trip through rural Japan, WTFwasabi has been invaluable. The articles on regional festivals and customs offer the kind of context mainstream travel sites often ignore. It’s evident the writers know their subject matter—not just as tourists, but with cultural sensitivity. Highly recommended.