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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Celebrate Dragon Quest’s 30th Anniversary With Original Sake And Cups
May 27th marks the 30th anniversary of the widely popular RPG Dragon Quest. And if there’s a reason to celebrate, there’s more than enough reason…
Japanese Instagrammer’s Bentos For Her Husband Takes Packed Lunches To A New Level
At first glance, Japanese Instagrammer @kinakobun seems like any other person posting pictures of her pets and food. But a closer look through the posts…
Carry Around The Mysterious Creatures Of The Deep As Adorable Pouches!
Deep-sea fish occupy a special place in the hearts of the Japanese, and the love has spread to museums and exhibitions dedicated solely to the…
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…
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…
Walk Like A Sailor Scout With These Cute Sailor Moon Tabi Socks
If you’ve secretly dreamt of dressing up and kicking butt like a Sailor Scout, you might consider starting with your feet. The glorious result of…
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…
A Girl Performs A Massive Drawing On A 46-Foot Blackboard For Her Favorite Game
Dragon Quest has finally met their 30th-year of anniversary. It is considered one of the highly anticipated role-playing video games in Japan, with over 50…
Ghibli Museum’s New Exhibit Extravaganza Will Let Adults Ride The Catbus This Summer
Fans of Studio Ghibli that have visited Japan have most likely had the pleasure of making a trip to the not-so-easy to get into Ghibli…
Top 7 Pancake Houses In Tokyo Serving The City’s Best Pancakes
Pancakes are a big deal in Japan, and eager customers are often seen lining up at the most popular pancake houses to devour a plate…
Tentacle Hug Your Hands With These Adorable Octopus Hand Towels
While Japanese online retailer Felissimo has made their name trotting out adorable cat-themed household goods, their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor”…
Little Japanese Girl’s Death Stare After Having Her Singing Interrupted Is Too Much
Sometimes a video comes along that seems almost too perfect for capturing the ups and downs of our own personal lives, and it should come…
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…
Master Japanese Painter’s Bird Artwork Turned Into Gorgeously Iced Cookies
Jakuchu Ito (伊藤 若冲, 1716-1800) is considered one of Japan’s master painters from Japan’s isolationist Edo period. While many of his works, hanging scroll paintings…