Legendary sourcebook of ninja secrets discovered in Japan
On June 19th, 2022, municipal government officials in 甲賀市 Kōka City, Shiga Prefecture, famous for being a center of ninja heritage, announced that a manuscript…
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Give cheers with an impact with traditional Japanese cut Neon Genesis Evangelion drinking glass
It may not be the first type of collaboration to come to mind when thinking of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but there seems to be some…
Kimono Style: Celebrating in Shimoda With The Black Ships Festival
Shimoda is normally a sleepy fishing community famous for onsen and seafood, but it celebrates the Kurofune Matsuri with parades, flourish and kimono every May….
Traditional Japanese Kiseru smoking pipe E-Cigarette returns with famous heroine design
Kiseru are traditional Japanese pipes, usually consisting of a bamboo or wooden shaft with two metal ends, and used for smoking finely shredded tobacco. While…
Japanese shrine people don’t know how to access has netizens thrilled
Whether they seem to pop out of nowhere or have “floating” torii gates, many shrines in Japan have some unique distinctions that set them apart…
“A divine presence!” Magical photo of Japan’s floating torii gate takes breath away online
While some great photos of shrine torii gates in Japan are of those that seem to pop out of nowhere, it’s hard to argue that…
First Institutional Solo Exhibition of Kazuko Miyamoto in New York
It’s still difficult to travel around Japan, but cherry blossoms can be enjoyed in many ways! By Tiffany Lambert, courtesy of JAPAN Forward Since 1971,…
Father comforting his baby uses situation to sneak in a remark; “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Japanese manga artist ヒロコ Hiroko, who manages the Twitter account しばひろ Shibahiro (@hirokokokoron), depicts her daily life living with her French partner, Gaic. In April…
For the scariest bus stop in Japan, it’s all in the name
There’s plenty of train stops in Japan that have a lot of allure outside transportation. such as an abandoned one that looks like an anime…
Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in a vintage kimono with Taisho Roman plan at Hotel Gajoen
If you’ve been looking for the perfect blend of Japanese and Western fashion, there is no better epitome than the Taisho Roman kimono style which…
Learn Ainu culture through digital art and projection mapping at the KAMUY LUMINA event
Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well recognised throughout both the Japanese and international communities, and yet despite…
How to safely navigate the toilet when wearing a kimono or yukata
Picture this: It’s a beautiful spring day with the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the delicate petals of a thousand cherry trees. All around…
Tokushima’s Colorful Summer Dance Festival is Back!
The Shikoku town of Tokushima is creating a new committee to plan and fund the iconic Awa Odori, bringing back its festivities after two years…
Channel your inner fox with a fox mask from Komendo
About foxes and fox masks If you have an interest in Japanese folklore and festivals, or happen to enjoy things like J-pop, anime and manga,…
Traditional Daruma doll manufacturing company releases edible Daruma monaka snacks
Three years have passed since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and whilst it has caused heartache, loss and wreaked havoc on our daily…