Archive - Traverse

Forget the year, but don’t forget your manners

Dec 31, 2021 •

Fukubukuro (福袋)

Dec 24, 2021 •

Baths and Ice and All Things Nice

Dec 17, 2021 •

The Art of Gift-Giving

The “How’s” and the “When’s”

Dec 10, 2021 •

Sofia de Martin

Recreating my favorite Japanese New Year’s Dish: Kuromame

A big part of the Japanese New Year experience is the food. Growing up, I would usually visit my grandparents in Osaka for the New Year holiday. I…

Dec 3, 2021 •

November 2021

Old Age in Japan

Does Japan hold the secret to long life?

Nov 26, 2021 •

Japanese Weddings

Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Nine Drinks For Each of You!

Nov 19, 2021 •

Coming of age between community and individuality

Nov 12, 2021 •

Children’s Day

What do dolls and flags have in common?

Nov 5, 2021 •

Sofia de Martin

Move over festivals, we're into life stages

This month, we’re writing about the distinctiveness of different life stages for people in Japan. We hope you enjoy our topics!

Nov 3, 2021 •

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Sofia de Martin

October 2021

The demons that came to tea

Oct 29, 2021 •

The tanabata festival

Will you wish for good weather?

Oct 22, 2021 •

Sofia de Martin

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