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Sumo tournaments in Japan - A complete guide
Latest Kotaete questions
With Kotaete, our Q&A module, submit all your questions about Japan to the Kanpai community and share your knowledge. - What should I wear late December in Japan?
- What is this Japanese movie about a salt crusted fish stuffed with chrysanthemum petals?
- How to get to Tsunan Snow Festival?
- What is this banana fruit whipped cream sandwich from a konbini?
- How can I hire a Japanese cook to bring him to my country and open a sweets shop?
Latest Isshoni requests
With Isshoni, which means "together" in Japanese, find travel companions to share time in Japan at your preference. Events calendar
- 18 November -- Anniversary date of the Suica card (initiated in 2001)
- 21 December -- Winter starts in Japan
- 23 December -- Birthday of the Emperor of Japan
- 25 December -- Christmas in Japan
- From 31 December to 1 January -- Eve and New Year in Japan
- 5 January -- Hayao Miyazaki's birthday (born in 1941)
- 13 January -- Seijin no Hi: adult day (20 years) in Japan