If you’ve ever wondered why Halloween is popular in Japan, here’s the answer. The beginnings in the theme parks It all started in 1997 when Tokyo Disneyland created a Halloween-themed …
Japanese chestnuts for Autumn treats
What’s more autumnal than chestnuts? I remember when my grandfather came back from the farmers market with a bunch of chestnuts that he would later roast on the stufa. Well, …
Recipe ideas for a perfect Autumn pic-nic in the woods
When I was younger, picnics were a tradition my mom and I carried out every Autumn, sometimes just the two of us or with my friend Francesca (and of course …
Momijigari: meaning, legend, foods and travel tips
As a teenager I thought that the best time to visit Japan was spring, doing hanami under the fully bloomed cherry trees. Then my friend Chiara told me that autumn …