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…
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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.…
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…
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…