What is Hanami in Japan?
Cherry blossoms are often considered an iconic symbol of Japan, and a richness in historic symbolism is one of the cherry blossom’s many meanings. So, …
14 of the Best Tokyo Tourist Spots to Visit
Tokyo is a captivating city with an enchanting mix of traditional Japanese culture and modern innovative technology and fashion. So, whatever your interests are, there …
Konbini – What is it Good For? Pretty Much Everything
If you’re just dipping your toes into the vast ocean of Japanese contemporary culture then you might be wondering what a konbini even is. Perhaps …
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Shibori Dyeing Techniques
As Shibori patterns grow more popular and more fashionable on the British high street, we thought we’d dig a little deeper into the history of …
Popular Sports in Japan
Sports have always been an integral part of Japanese culture. Following the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, which were due to begin July 24th 2020, …
Japanese Summer Clothing
The Japanese have cultural festivals abound, and they don’t stop when the temperature (not to forget the humidity) ramp up! When you step outside into …
7 Traditional Japanese Games to Play at Home
Happy Children’s Day! In Japan, Golden week is coming to a close with the final national holiday, Children’s Day. To learn a bit more about …
Top 3 Must-Visit Locations in Japan: Tottori
Following our recent post on visiting Okayama prefecture, today I will share my latest recommendation from the mini-series! Tottori prefecture has a long history: settlements …
How to Make Your Own Face Mask: DIY Tutorial
We are very lucky to have a wonderful and caring health service, who are working hard to protect our nation. Out of respect for our …