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…
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…
As we enter into April, which means that we’re nearly 1/3 of the way through 2018 already, we’ve finally had the chance to look back…
Sushi is a huge part of Japanese cuisine, and has become a popular food across the globe. If you’re a sushi-lover or sushi-newbie, you can…