The upcoming Giant Lantern Festival Dai-Chochin Matsuri is celebrated at the end of August every year and is often referred to as the one of the brightest and most beautiful festivals in Japan. The festival invokes traditional Japanese superstition alongside a visual display of giant lanterns and fireworks which is said to ‘light up’ Japan. …
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Maneki neko literally translates as “beckoning cat” and they’re beckoning an increase in custom in recent years as their rich Japanese history and cultural symbolism make them an authentic and thoughtful Japanese gift. Japanese Lucky Cats are commonly used as mascots or talismans, bringing good luck to households, happiness and success to individuals, and wealth …
Pay to Snuggle at a Japanese Cuddle Cafe Japan is home to some of the most unique and wonderful things in the world including the Japanese Cuddle Cafe, and yes, it’s exactly as it sounds. The Human Cuddle Café concept is relatively new to the Japanese Cuddle Café scene with the first one only being …
If you’re a cat lover, you’ll probably already know that Japan is a country obsessed with cats; one of the best-known good luck charms is a beckoning cat. Here are 10 places you must visit for all things cat-related. Disclaimer: After reading this post, you will definitely want to book a one way flight to …
Typical Meanings of the Japanese Lucky Cat Giving a special friend or family member a Japanese lucky cat (maneki neko) is a great way to wish them luck and show them how much you care. With different cats to symbolise the different kinds of luck that you might wish to bestow, they make truly thoughtful, …
We have just received a top up stock of Calligraphy items and new Nemaki men’s and ladies Cotton Kimono as pictured below!
Hello, I received my order today and can I just say…..THANK YOU!! Everything was packaged so well and I am so pleased with how everything looks and smells. My daughter will be so over the moon with her card with the message written in Japanese and her little year of the dragon lucky cat key …
Bring Someone Luck This Christmas with the Feng Shui Good Fortune Lucky Cat M The Japanese Lucky Cat is also known as Maneki Neko, which means the beckoning cat. According to legend the Lucky Cat is based on a story about a poor priest and his cat that looked after the Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo. …
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We have just stocked up with a large consignment of Japanese Kimonos and some Kokeshi Dolls. We also have lots and lots of; Lucky Cats Letter Sets Origami Paper Calligraphy Products Bookmarks Fans Chopsticks We are also very excited to announce that we have just agreed on a deal with a new wholesale customer in …
