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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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…
What is a Kokeshi Doll? Japanese Kokeshi Dolls are handmade wooden dolls distinguished by a single trunk and head, with their faces and clothing painted…
Save the date for our pop up shop at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show! On 13th-15th September, the Japanese Shop will be at the Regional…
Origami is the traditional art of folding pieces of paper to make beautiful creatures. Origami is typically associated with Japan however, did this art form…
Historically known as Funai, Oita is the capital of its prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. Oita will be the dream destination this…
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.…