JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG

Wa-rōsoku (和蝋燭)

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...

Hanami (花見)

Hanami (花見)

One of Japan's most well-known pasttimes, hanami (flower viewing) and sakura (cherry blossom) are much more Japan's national flower.

Hanami (花見)

One of Japan's most well-known pasttimes, hanami (flower viewing) and sakura (cherry blossom) are much more Japan's national flower.