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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...
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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...
Gohei-mochi, one of Japan’s local foods
2022.06.07
Do you know the mochi called “Gohei-mochi”? It’s a food that appeared in the famou...
5 Japanese Local Udon Noodles
2022.05.26
In Japan, there is a noodle dish called Udon. Do you know Udon? Udon is made out of wheat flour. &nb...
Kokedama is the Japanese art of moss arrangement
2022.05.14
What is Kokedama? My hobby is to make kokedama. Do you know “Kokedama“? In Japan, koke m...