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…
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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…
Japanese symbolic animals are a huge and important part of Japanese culture, with inclusion in traditional sculptures, prints, and more. This post uncovers the Japanese…
If you’re travelling to Japan for the Rugby World Cup, you’ve chosen an excellent time to go! Despite concerns that Japan will run out of…
It’s no secret that Japan is home to delicious food. If you’re visiting Japan for the first time you may be unsure when it comes…
From Friday 20th September until Saturday 2nd November this year, rugby fans from all over the world will be heading to Japan for the 9th…
Although a fraction of the size of Tokyo, Kyoto was the capital city of Japan for more than one thousand years! Located in a valley,…
The fascinating history behind Daruma dolls remains a prominent part of Japanese history with Daruma dolls still being displayed in businesses and homes throughout Japan.…
Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion in the world, with over 520 million followers still to this day. Known as a highly spiritual religion, the aspiration…