In an average year, what season do you think has the highest rate of new relationships being formed? Cold and lonely winter? Spring, with such romantic holidays as Valentine's Day or White Day? Try again! From our experience, we believe that summer is the season that sees the most new couples being formed especially in Japan! Stick with us and read on, and we will tell you our … [Read more...] about Is Every Summer in Japan a ′Summer of Love’?
Travel & Culture
What makes Japanese Kumade Rakes so Special?
Do you know about kumade rakes? Kumade is the word for 'rake' in Japanese, but there is another type of rake that has a more special use as well. This is what we call a kumade rake in English. The kumade rake originally had a comb-shaped tip that spread out like the paw of a bear, and was used to sweep and gather debris such as fallen leaves from areas such as gardens. These … [Read more...] about What makes Japanese Kumade Rakes so Special?
People You Might Not Know from Kagoshima!
When people think about Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, what usually comes to mind are the world heritage site of Yakushima, Tanegashima Space Center, Mt. Kirishima, Sakurajima, and more! However, you may want to learn about more than just natural landmarks! To give you something new to talk about, we will give you a crash course on famous celebrities from Kagoshima! Women from … [Read more...] about People You Might Not Know from Kagoshima!
Give Your Interior Design a Showa Era Makeover!
As with the Meiji era, to the Taisho era, to the Showa, Heisei and finally the current Reiwa era, Japanese history has for centuries been divided into eras with unique names that, as of recently, are meant to coincide with the emperor that reigned at that time. Each of these eras is defined and remembered by the events and trends that occurred throughout them. currently, … [Read more...] about Give Your Interior Design a Showa Era Makeover!
The Famous Cultural Products of Hokkaido!
Within Japan, the northern island of Hokkaido is considered one of the top travel spots, and there are 3 million overseas travelers that come annually! This article will introduce you to famous souvenirs produced in Hokkaido through the lens of movies and dramas that were filmed with Hokkaido as the backdrop! Hokkaido's Famous Otaru Glass Love Letter is a Japanese movie … [Read more...] about The Famous Cultural Products of Hokkaido!
Amabie, The Yokai Getting Attention in the Time of Coronavirus!
What is Amabie? Amabie is a long-bodied half-human half-fish yokai (spirit) similar to a mermaid with diamond-shaped eyes and a beak-like mouth that was said to appear in the seas near Higo (modern-day Kumamoto Prefecture) in the Edo Period. Legend says that when she disappeared, she told the people, "I am the Amabie, an underwater creature. If a plague ever begins to … [Read more...] about Amabie, The Yokai Getting Attention in the Time of Coronavirus!
Enjoy Sakura Themed Starbucks Goods!
In Japan, this year's line of sakura themed collector's items at Starbucks have been made available as of this February! You can add a bit of Japanese spring style to your meals and coffee breaks with these elegant designs. Check out the image gallery below for some examples of what is available in the 2020 series. The Stylish and Reusable Starbucks 2020 Sakura Series! … [Read more...] about Enjoy Sakura Themed Starbucks Goods!
Why You Should Try a Japanese Valentine
Valentine's Day has become a worldwide holiday event that gives people a chance to show their love or appreciation to those they care about. But of course, many countries develop their own unique twists on the formula. In Japan, only women give chocolate to others on Valentine's Day, but there are many ways to give Valentines gifts that have developed over time. Here are the … [Read more...] about Why You Should Try a Japanese Valentine
Old pieces of art
Hakusan Toki is located in Hasami, a town of Nagasaki Prefecture. The town of Hasami has 400 years of history of the porcelain production. They do integrated production from design to ceramic production with good material and inherited skill. The first pottery in Japan The Korean potter Ri Yukei first made the Hasami porcelain (also called Hasami-yaki) in 1599. This … [Read more...] about Old pieces of art
5 Most Buyworthy Japanese Traditional Handicrafts
Japan's cultural principle developed by a very important element 'Handicraft'. In Japan's thousands of years of history, there are a variety of craft works born in different regions within this island country. Some of them are valued more than their labeled price since they are handmade by professional Japanese craftsmen. Today, We would like to introduce some of the most … [Read more...] about 5 Most Buyworthy Japanese Traditional Handicrafts
