JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Furoshiki (風呂敷)
In celebration of World Environment we’re honouring traditional furoshiki (風呂敷), reusable, square Japanese fabrics used to wrap gifts, transport goods and accessorise or decorate. We’ve talked about the humble tenugui...
Furoshiki (風呂敷)
In celebration of World Environment we’re honouring traditional furoshiki (風呂敷), reusable, square Japanese fabrics used to wrap gifts, transport goods and accessorise or decorate. We’ve talked about the humble tenugui...
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...
Kaori (香り)
Famed for its four distinct seasons, Japan enjoys seasonal aromas as well as changing landscapes.
Kaori (香り)
Famed for its four distinct seasons, Japan enjoys seasonal aromas as well as changing landscapes.
Made from Nature: Clean Beauty in Japan (クリーンビュ...
Over the past few years both high-end and drugstore skincare brands have become increasingly popular outside of Japan. But did you know that many Japanese people still use centuries-old, "clean...
Made from Nature: Clean Beauty in Japan (クリーンビュ...
Over the past few years both high-end and drugstore skincare brands have become increasingly popular outside of Japan. But did you know that many Japanese people still use centuries-old, "clean...
Imabari Towels (今治タオル)
You might think that a towel is a towel, but head to Imabari in Japan’s Ehime Prefecture and you’ll soon learn otherwise. There, you’ll find the “mecca of towel production”...
Imabari Towels (今治タオル)
You might think that a towel is a towel, but head to Imabari in Japan’s Ehime Prefecture and you’ll soon learn otherwise. There, you’ll find the “mecca of towel production”...