- It’s handy and smart! Kaishi-paper, sanitary etiquette for adults
- Kaishi-paper, a folded piece of paper tucked inside the front of a kimono. When eating traditional Japanese sweets, have you ever seen them served
- Goshuin, collecting insignia stamps will make your visit to temples and shrines more fun.
- Make your temple and shrine visits more fun by collecting stamps!
- 4 Important Colors in Japanese culture
- Here is an easy introduction to 4 colors that have a special value and uses in Japanese culture.
- The Beautiful, Traditional Japanese Paper, Chiyogami
- Colorful, Traditional Patterns on Washi Paper Chiyogami is the traditional decorative Japanese paper made from Washi paper. It features traditional
- What are the Origins of Hanami, the Japanese Viewing of Cherry Blossoms?
- What is Hanami? During the very short period of spring when cherry blossom trees are in bloom, Japanese people enjoy the traditional activity call
- 'Jyanken,' the hand game used for choosing a winner.
- Jyanken is the standard way to resolve any simple conflict! What kind of game do you use in your country to resolve any kind of disputes? We use th
- What do Trees at Japanese Shrines Symbolize?
- Trees improve the attractiveness of a Shrine’s Spirituality. Some of the most popular sightseeing places in Japan are the shrines. Not only are you a
- Transforming into god, human, or ghost. The world of Nogaku looking through Noh’s mask, or “Omote” is so interesting.
- A variety of Noh masks or “Omote.” Nogaku has more than 800 years of history and is a traditional performance art that Japan can be proud of. On stag
- The beginning of Japanese roads starts here at "Nihonbashi" in Tokyo.
- Nihonbashi, where Japanese roads begin. Nihonbashi (literally, Nihon-bridge) is one of the most famous bridges in Tokyo. It was built in 1603, and wa
- Noh’s main attraction is to see how humans can transform into something non-human.
- The mysterious Noh theatre’s history has prospered up through today. Noh and Kyogen are collectively called “Nogaku,” or Noh theatre. It is said that
- The greetings used before and after meals, “Itadakimasu” and “Gochisosama”
- Greeting during meals Before eating meals, Japanese people join their hands in front of their chest and greet by saying, “Itadakimasu”. After finis
- 『Hanmaku』it’s a striped curtain used for special occasions in Japan
- The colors are a message The Japanese use a 2 colored striped curtain for festivals, special events, and to decorate spaces. If you see this striped
- Petting Beetles: The Strange Love of Japanese People for Insects
- How people perceive things differ greatly depending on your culture. In Japan, people adore some insects just as any other pet. Read on to know which
- "White Day," an Event for Couples Made in Japan?!
- Returning the favors of Valentine’s Day We introduced what Valentine's Day is like in Japan in our last article. One month later comes March 14th
- From mother to daughter. "Hina no Tsurushi Kazari" is decoratively stringing up handmade dolls to wish for a daughter’s health and happiness.
- Those who are not wealthy also wish for the healthy development of their daughters. The ancient tradition of "Hina no Tsurushi Kazari" originated