JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Senbazuru（千羽鶴）
If you could have one wish, what would it be? Or, perhaps you’re hoping for a happy and healthy 2021? The ancient legend of Senbazaru (“one thousand cranes”) goes that...
Senbazuru（千羽鶴）
If you could have one wish, what would it be? Or, perhaps you’re hoping for a happy and healthy 2021? The ancient legend of Senbazaru (“one thousand cranes”) goes that...
Neko (猫）
From ukiyo-e and Soseki Natsume’s “I Am a Cat” to lucky manaki-neko charms and Hello Kitty, it’s no joke that cats have always been a beloved source of inspiration in Japanese culture. Cat islands, such as Aoshima Island...
Neko (猫）
From ukiyo-e and Soseki Natsume’s “I Am a Cat” to lucky manaki-neko charms and Hello Kitty, it’s no joke that cats have always been a beloved source of inspiration in Japanese culture. Cat islands, such as Aoshima Island...
Pen Day (ペンの日）
If you’re anything like us, early winter has us thinking about a new year, a new start and... new stationery. Maybe that’s why Pen no Hi (“Pen Day”) was celebrated in Japan yesterday! ...
Pen Day (ペンの日）
If you’re anything like us, early winter has us thinking about a new year, a new start and... new stationery. Maybe that’s why Pen no Hi (“Pen Day”) was celebrated in Japan yesterday! ...
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...
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...
Shichi-Go-San (七五三) - 15 Nov 2020
Have you heard of Shichi-Go-San? Literally meaning “seven-five-three”, it’s one of the most important celebrations for children in Japan, whereby three and seven-year-old girls and five-year-old boys visit a Shinto...
Shichi-Go-San (七五三) - 15 Nov 2020
Have you heard of Shichi-Go-San? Literally meaning “seven-five-three”, it’s one of the most important celebrations for children in Japan, whereby three and seven-year-old girls and five-year-old boys visit a Shinto...