Ryuseiha School Of Ikebana: The Modern Art Of Japanese Flower Arrangement
The art of Japanese flower arrangement, or ikebana (生花), is said to have taken form during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573), although its precise origin is…
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Fight Your Way Through Dreary Rainy Days With These Sword Umbrella Bags
Rainy days are ideal for transforming yourself into a samurai warrior — not because you’ll have an excuse to stay at home and cosplay, but…
Dragon Ball Power Level Still Remains High In Black And White Knife Cutout
The colorful Dragon Ball anime series is astonishingly well-crafted, but also in Black & White color as well. A8SwkEFs0 Japan’s largest blog forum 2ch recently…
Simply Breathtaking 4K Videos Of Japanese Shrine Shows Off Beautiful Passing Of Seasons
Spend enough time in Japan and you may eventually grow confused or even weary of how locals boast of the country’s four seasons, as if…
Kabuki Face Masks Designated As Official Souvenirs Of The G7 Iseshima Summit
It’s safe to say that souvenirs are a big part of Japanese culture, and with the world’s top leaders gathering in Mie Prefecture for the…
Historical Clay Haniwa Transformed Into Playful Figures By Japanese Potter
Way back during the 3rd to 6th centuries AD, Japanese funerary rituals incorporated terra-cotta clay figures that were believed to protect the deceased in the…
The New Edo Goldfish Wonderland Opens In Tokyo’s Skytree With 1000 Goldfish
Although there are plenty other fish out there, goldfish are considered as one of the main traditional beautiful assets to Japanese culture since the Edo-period….
Rare Photographs Show Everyday Lives Of The Japanese 100 Years Ago
Most century-old photographs we see are of landscapes, landmarks, or portraits, and it’s not often we get to see a glimpse into the everyday lives…
Ukiyo-e Rendition Of Civil War Puts A Samurai Twist On Captain America And Iron Man
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Japan were treated to a pleasant surprise when, after developing a reputation for delayed theatrical releases, when Captain…
Japanese Traditional Screen Door Mount On Ugly Power Outlet
Hiding multiple wires under the table or in the back corner is a simple way to keep our room clean and neat. As for Japan,…
Hypnotic Time Lapse Pulls You Through A Tokyo That Never Stops Moving
The word “Tokyo” carries a lot of weight to it. Although used to refer to Japan’s emblematic city, the city’s name is an umbrella over…
Mini Size Kendo Helmet Has A Perfect Spot For Chopstick To Rest On
A brilliant way to keep every Kendo fighters focused on their training even during mealtime. Nikkorie created a mini size Kendo helmet for chopstick to…
Neko Atsume Cookie Set Coming To Japanese Convenience Stores As Adorable Gift Pack
Neko Atsume, the now famous cat collecting app that gives you a relaxing opportunity to raise a cuddly army of felines from the comfort of…
Japanese Hospital Installs New Surgeon Tryouts By Folding 5mm Origami
The path of becoming a surgeon is difficult, a tiny 1mm offset could cause a patient trouble. Fortunately, a 92 years old Japanese Hospital called…
Take Your Coffee To Go In Exquisite, One-Of-A-Kind Kimono Tumblers
If you can’t fathom the thought of not having your cup of joe an arm’s length away at all times, we may have found your…