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...
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...
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”...
The Humble Tenugui (てぬぐい）
Giftwrap, bento box cover, headband, wall art, and now mask. Don’t underestimate the humble tenugui. Staples of everyday Japanese life, tenugui are incredibly useful pieces of cotton, silk or hemp...
The Humble Tenugui (てぬぐい）
Giftwrap, bento box cover, headband, wall art, and now mask. Don’t underestimate the humble tenugui. Staples of everyday Japanese life, tenugui are incredibly useful pieces of cotton, silk or hemp...