What are Cherry Blossoms? Known as sakura in Japanese, cherry blossoms are the flower of the genus Prunus trees. In the springtime, these small and…
There are many amazing products, gifts and themes Japan is famous for or associated with. As a culture, popular Japanese products today are often founded…
You have invested time and money into finding the perfect gift for a loved one for Christmas, so it’s important that your gift is packaged…
What is Maneki Neko? You may have seen Maneki Neko in many Japanese shops, restaurants and businesses previously but never really understood what it represents.…
Find the Perfect Christmas Gifts for the Japanophile in your Life With Christmas a matter of weeks away, the countdown is on to accumulate the…
Having reached a huge business milestone, it’s time to look back over the last 20 years and reflect on some key moments that brought The Japanese…
How to Wrap Presents Japanese Style If you have ever shopped at a department store in Japan (or indeed at The Japanese Shop), you probably…
Kimono and yukata are traditional Japanese garments that have charmed their way around the world due to their beauty and style. Both are full-length T-shaped…
The Rugby World Cup is in full swing, and if you’re lucky enough to be in Japan to watch the games, you may well be keen to…