2020-12-25
The World of Sushi
Japanese cuisine (or ‘Washoku’) has long been admired outside of Japan for its focus on health & beauty, a...
2020-12-18
The Charm of "Rakugo", a Traditional Japanese Performing Art
Have you heard of the Japanese traditional performing art called Rakugo?It might not be as well known overseas...
2020-12-4
Kabuki
There are many types of traditional entertainment in Japan, but among these, Kabuki, which is registered as an...
2020-11-27
The Kimono, the Traditional Japanese Garment, in the Present Day
I imagine that every region has traditional native costumes. In Japan, the kimono falls under this category. H...
2020-11-21
Hayao Miyazaki’s World
Japanese anime is extremely popular not only in Japan but also overseas as a form of pop culture that represen...
2020-11-13
Seasonal Festivals Unique to Japan
Typical Japanese festivals consist of Shinto rituals to pray to and thank the gods for good harvests. They are...
2020-11-4
Masks—the new fashion item
As the new coronavirus continues to spread globally, and with some countries requiring masks to be worn in pub...
2020-10-30
Change It Up To Show Personality! Japan's School Uniform Trend
Ever since Japan’s adoption of the school uniform in the 1870s, it has gone through various evolutions before ...
2020-10-28
Harajuku, the mecca of Kawaii
If you are interested in Japan, you have probably heard of the Japanese phrase “Kawaii” (cuteness). The alphab...
2020-10-21
Momiji-gari
An important part of Japanese culture is the act of enjoying the changes that come with the seasons, by admiri...