Ducks
One of the prettiest and intricately prepared kinds of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, is nerikiri. Nerikiri are a mochi-like confectionary made of sugar, starch…
Walks are an important routine for a dog’s health, and sometimes doubles as the fun highlight of their day. Unfortunately more excitable doggos have a…
Halloween is almost here, and that means its time for everybody to try and get in the spirit of the spooky season–including pets, even if…
While many of us might consider an adorable duck a welcome guest in the house, it would be a bit difficult to permit one to…
For the first time in three years, Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri Festival was held this month. Sometimes regarded as the most famous festival in Japan,…
Turning 20 marks the commencement of one’s life as an adult in Japan, and that journey into adulthood is celebrated on Seijin no Hi (Coming…
After a 2 year hiatus, Suminoe Art Beat festival is set to return to the Creative Center Osaka in Kitagaya, Suminoe on the 14th of…
In Japan, the hydrangea flower season peaks between June and July. It always seems to lift up your mood to see colorful hydrangea flowers fully…
While many of us might consider an adorable duck a welcome guest in the house, it would be a bit difficult to permit one to…
Spring is a season for cherry blossoms. When you see them in full bloom, it feels almost like cleansing your heart away. However, once it’s…
Perhaps as a sequel to their popular otter pouch that doubles as an arm rest, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has released puffy and realistic duck…
Kamo River is the most famous river in Kyoto, running through the prefecture alongside popular areas like Gion. The river’s name, ‘Kamogawa’, literally means duck…
As the sakura season in Japan winds down, fans of these beautiful cherry blossoms are reminded of their bittersweet nature and the specific reason they…