JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Gendai Budō (現代武道)
While most people have heard of jūdō, kendō, aikidō and karate, many haven’t heard the term that they fall under, gendai budō . It’s used to describe modern Japanese martial...
Gendai Budō (現代武道)
While most people have heard of jūdō, kendō, aikidō and karate, many haven’t heard the term that they fall under, gendai budō . It’s used to describe modern Japanese martial...
Doyo no Ushi no Hi (土用の丑の日)
Eel is firmly reserved for the fish and chip shop in the UK, but it’s a fairly common feature of Japanese cuisine, particularly in summer. Eel is known as unagi...
Doyo no Ushi no Hi (土用の丑の日)
Eel is firmly reserved for the fish and chip shop in the UK, but it’s a fairly common feature of Japanese cuisine, particularly in summer. Eel is known as unagi...
Hanabi (花火)
If cherry blossom symbolise spring in Japan, then fireworks, or hanabi (花火), signal the hot, humid summers. Learn about the popular hanabi taikai that draw thousands of spectactors every July...
Hanabi (花火)
If cherry blossom symbolise spring in Japan, then fireworks, or hanabi (花火), signal the hot, humid summers. Learn about the popular hanabi taikai that draw thousands of spectactors every July...
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...
Japanese Folk Toys (郷土玩具)
Read more about kyōdo-gangu, little handmade dolls and figurines that became popular during the Edo period.
Japanese Folk Toys (郷土玩具)
Read more about kyōdo-gangu, little handmade dolls and figurines that became popular during the Edo period.
Top 10: Classic Manga
If you’re looking for an introduction to manga, check out our rundown of ten classics from different genres.
Top 10: Classic Manga
If you’re looking for an introduction to manga, check out our rundown of ten classics from different genres.