Learn about how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan and some ways to make it sweeter than ever in this blog post. Happy Valentine’s Day February 14th (which falls on a Saturday this year) is Valentine’s Day, a day that has been re-invented throughout the ages and cultures. It started as an ancient Roman fertility …
What are scavenger hunts like in Germany? Find out in a special blog post written by Anna! In order to write this blog post I want to clarify some terminology first: Are treasure hunts and scavenger hunts synonymous? If not, what is the difference? Turns out there is a difference (you learn something new every …
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You don’t see many people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing in the streets nowadays. Unless, that is, it is the second Monday of January. Coming of Age Day is celebrated on Monday, January 11th this year (it is an official national holiday). Usually, big events are held on that holiday. Some lucky individuals can even …
Becoming an Adult in Japan in 2021: Coming of Age Day Read More »
You made it to Shibuya! You probably took a selfie with Hachiko, the faithful dog. Maybe you bravely went with the flow and made it to the other side of the iconic Shibuya scramble crossing. And now what? You might be thinking about heading off to the next great sight that Tokyo has to offer …
It has now been a week since Nazobako/Invite Japan began working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Like many throughout Japan and the world, we have had to make massive shifts in the ways we work, the ways we connect with one another, and the ways we live our daily lives. The changes are …
Other Voices, Other Rooms: Thoughts from our staff members Read More »
Hello from the Inside, Today I woke up to face another day alone. I checked the news as I often do now, with a mix of dread, anxiety, and outlandish hope that it will all somehow be magically over. However, I was struck by the fact that every choice you and I make today will …
Together and Apart: On the powerful essence of social distancing Read More »
Whoever said puzzles were boring? Founded in 2015 by Yamada Atsuko, Nazobako Tokyo provides the highest level outdoor scavenger hunt activities and team building services.