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Japanese Festivals – A Celebration of Tradition, Community and Culture

Japanese Festivals – A Celebration of Tradition...

When I think of Japanese festivals, I’m immediately taken back to my childhood in Okayama and our annual local autumn festival. Neighbours of all ages came together to prepare for...

Japanese Festivals – A Celebration of Tradition...

When I think of Japanese festivals, I’m immediately taken back to my childhood in Okayama and our annual local autumn festival. Neighbours of all ages came together to prepare for...

Kimono vs Yukata: Discover Japan's Most Iconic Traditional Clothing

Kimono vs Yukata: Discover Japan's Most Iconic ...

When you picture a Japanese person, chances are you imagine someone dressed in a beautiful kimono, Japan's traditional clothing. With its graceful silhouette, elegant patterns and centuries of history, the...

Kimono vs Yukata: Discover Japan's Most Iconic ...

When you picture a Japanese person, chances are you imagine someone dressed in a beautiful kimono, Japan's traditional clothing. With its graceful silhouette, elegant patterns and centuries of history, the...

Folding Fans: A Small Essential for the Warm Season in Japanese Style

Folding Fans: A Small Essential for the Warm Se...

As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, thoughts naturally turn to summer holidays, weekend adventures, and finding little ways to stay comfortable during the heat. In Japan,...

Folding Fans: A Small Essential for the Warm Se...

As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, thoughts naturally turn to summer holidays, weekend adventures, and finding little ways to stay comfortable during the heat. In Japan,...

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Tanabata ( 七夕- meaning "Evening of the seventh")

This Japanese Star Festival celebrates the meeting of two stars, Vega and Altair, which are representing the Weaving Princess and the Cowherd, according to the Chinese folklore. The festival’s most...

Tanabata ( 七夕- meaning "Evening of the seventh")

This Japanese Star Festival celebrates the meeting of two stars, Vega and Altair, which are representing the Weaving Princess and the Cowherd, according to the Chinese folklore. The festival’s most...

Celebrate International Sushi Day – 18th June

Celebrate International Sushi Day – 18th June

Every year on 18th June, sushi lovers all around the world celebrate International Sushi Day - a delicious occasion dedicated to one of Japan’s most iconic culinary traditions. Beautifully prepared,...

Celebrate International Sushi Day – 18th June

Every year on 18th June, sushi lovers all around the world celebrate International Sushi Day - a delicious occasion dedicated to one of Japan’s most iconic culinary traditions. Beautifully prepared,...

Unique Japanese Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Unique Japanese Father’s Day Gift Ideas

While Father’s Day was beautifully inspired by Sonora Smart Dodd in the United States -who wanted to honour her own devoted father - it has blossomed into a cherished global...

Unique Japanese Father’s Day Gift Ideas

While Father’s Day was beautifully inspired by Sonora Smart Dodd in the United States -who wanted to honour her own devoted father - it has blossomed into a cherished global...