Omamori – what are they? What does it mean? What do I keep mentioning them at every shrine in every travel blog post? Well it’s…
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Welcome back to the final instalment in the mini-series on my top Japanese locations! If you haven’t yet, make sure you check out the first…
The Hare of Inaba is considered to be Japan’s first love story, and comes from the ancient Japanese ‘records’, known as Kojiki. The Kojiki chronicled…
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…
Golden Week is the name given to the period of time from the end of April and beginning of May, consisting of four national holidays…
Japan is a notoriously beautiful country, with vistas varying from the snowy mountains of Hokkaido, to the tropical islands of Okinawa. There’s plenty to see…
I hate to say it, but it’s already that time of year again: time to spring clean. We’ve found ourselves at home desperately finding new…
Dolls, or ningyos, have long been a significant component of Japanese culture. Traditional Japanese dolls are more than souvenirs; they are given as formal gifts,…
Japanese calligraphy is an elegant and emotive craft that is steeped in rich history and culture. Anybody can practice and learn this unique art form,…