What is Golden Week in Japan?
Golden Week is the name given to the period of time from the end of April to the beginning of May, consisting of four national …
A Golden Celebration of Children in Japan
Golden Week is one of the biggest events in Japan’s annual calendar and consists of a week-long celebration of four national holidays that reflect upon …
Cherry Blossom Meanings in Japan
Japan holds a great cultural resonance for cherry blossoms’ meaning, woven throughout its history. Because of the significance of cherry blossoms in Japan, they are …
Japanese Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Find the Perfect Japanese Mother’s Day Gift With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you might be agonising over finding the perfect present. And if, …
What is Japandi Style?
Dreaming of a peaceful, simple and welcoming home interior design? Or perhaps your home office needs a calming renovation? Japandi home décor may just be …
10 Must-Buy Japanese Christmas Presents
It’s official – there’s only a month left until Christmas. The countdown is on to accumulate the perfect gifts for your loved ones! If you …
2021 Black Friday Deals at The Japanese Shop
Are you looking forward to seeing the amazing 2021 Black Friday deals we have for you this year? Last year we had some great deals …
How the Japanese Celebrate Halloween
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 …
Celebrating Father’s Day in Japan
Father’s Day in Japan, or 父の日(chichi no hi), shares many similarities with the British holiday. Read on to learn how to celebrate Father’s Day the …