JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Wa-rōsoku (和蝋燭）
In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June we’re honouring wa-rōsoku (和蝋燭), or Japanese candles. In contrast to most Western-made candles, which are often made out of beeswax or...
Wa-rōsoku (和蝋燭）
In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June we’re honouring wa-rōsoku (和蝋燭), or Japanese candles. In contrast to most Western-made candles, which are often made out of beeswax or...
Tōjiki (陶磁器)
Also known as tōjiki (陶磁器) or yakimono (焼き物), Japanese pottery was created as far back as Japan’s earliest historical era, the Jōmon period (10,500–300 BC), making it one of the oldest...
Tōjiki (陶磁器)
Also known as tōjiki (陶磁器) or yakimono (焼き物), Japanese pottery was created as far back as Japan’s earliest historical era, the Jōmon period (10,500–300 BC), making it one of the oldest...
Shodō (書道)
Japanese calligraphy or “way of writing”, also known as shodō (書道), is the artistic expression of the Japanese language using a fude (brush), sumi (ink), suzuri (inkstone) and washi (mulberry...
Shodō (書道)
Japanese calligraphy or “way of writing”, also known as shodō (書道), is the artistic expression of the Japanese language using a fude (brush), sumi (ink), suzuri (inkstone) and washi (mulberry...
Essence of Kyoto
It’s time to explore one of Japan’s best-loved cities during its most popular season. In spring it's an extraordinary sight but as the world has come to a halt, let...
Essence of Kyoto
It’s time to explore one of Japan’s best-loved cities during its most popular season. In spring it's an extraordinary sight but as the world has come to a halt, let...
Washi (和紙)
From origami and ikebana to ukiyō-e woodblock prints and shodō calligraphy, washi (“Japanese paper”) is used in many renowned arts and crafts from Japan. But it was also a practical...
Washi (和紙)
From origami and ikebana to ukiyō-e woodblock prints and shodō calligraphy, washi (“Japanese paper”) is used in many renowned arts and crafts from Japan. But it was also a practical...
Mizuhiki (水引)
If you’ve visited Japan, chances are you’ve seen the classic Mizuhiki knot adorning ceremonial gifts, cards and robes. An ancient Japanese artform, Mizuhiki uses colourful, tightly wound cord made from rice paper...
Mizuhiki (水引)
If you’ve visited Japan, chances are you’ve seen the classic Mizuhiki knot adorning ceremonial gifts, cards and robes. An ancient Japanese artform, Mizuhiki uses colourful, tightly wound cord made from rice paper...