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…
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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…
Running from Saturday 5th January to Thursday 7th February, here at The Japanese Shop we’re incredibly pleased to be a part of RHS Harlow Carr…
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 Kokeshi Dolls are among the most widely recognised types of dolls in the world. Highly regarded for their historical origins and cultural association, they…
With Halloween fast approaching, where better to look for celebration inspiration than Japan? After all, the Japanese love their festivals (celebrating approximately a whopping 200,000…
With such a focus placed on cherry blossom season, it’s easy to assume spring is the only time worth travelling to Japan. However, whilst spring…
Japanese crackleglaze is a type of finish created by the combustion of metals, rich in colour and a big feature within Japanese culture. It’s often…