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Japanese culture Regions of Japan
“Kurouchi knives” made by Japanese forging craftsmen | Yoshimune Knives of Kyoto, Japan
2022.11.13
Knives made by Japanese craftsmen are sharp and have fans all over the world. Among them, have you e...
What is kofun? – It is an ancient Japanese tomb.
2022.11.07
Have you ever heard of kofun? Kofun tumuli are high, earth-filled tombs built in Japan between the m...
Japanese culture Regions of Japan
Do you know the Three Great Gardens of Japan?
2022.11.01
There are many Japanese-style gardens throughout the country, but there are three of the most beauti...
Nerikiri – Japanese confectionery Art
2022.10.29
Nerikiri is one of theJapanese confectionery(wagashi). It is a very beautiful looking wagashi. The s...
What is Bon Odori(Bon dance)?
2022.08.12
“Bon Odori(盆踊り)” is one of the summer events in Japan. The literal translation is bon da...
Furin(wind bell)Festival in Kyoto,Japan.
2022.08.06
In Japan, there is a custom of decorating wind charms, called Furin, in summer. Furin is writ...
Japanese culture Japanese Seasonings
Senko hanabi – a type of Japanese handheld fireworks
2022.07.28
Do you know the fireworks called Senko hanabi? Senko hanabi is a type of Japanese handheld fireworks...
Hanabi Taikai – Fireworks festival in Japan
2022.07.25
Hanabi taikai is one of the most fun things to do during the summer season in Japan. Hanabi means fi...