Casual Winter Haori Will Have You Styling Like A Modern Day Samurai
Japanese fashion retailer Trove has made efforts before to offer modern day stylings of traditional Japanese clothing, even going so far as to release Star…
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Japanese Wood Liqueur Serves Up Traditional Craft In Maple Syrup-Like Flavor
With Japan’s deep history comes a variety of traditions, ranging from fashion, food, to art. But the glaring reality shows that many of such traditions…
Prepare For An Epic New Years With Star Wars Themed Traditional Osechi Boxes
Of all the holidays that are celebrated in Japan, New Years is one of the most special. Though it’s true that less families are maintaining…
Traditional Japanese Instrumental Cover Of Welcome To The Jungle Is Pretty Awesome
You may be familiar with NHK World Blends, a program that introduces audiences to traditional Japanese instruments by having talented performers cover popular songs in…
Wrap Your Belongings In Traditional Japanese Style With Whimsical Furoshiki Cloth
Furoshiki aren’t just traditional Japanese wrapping cloths — depending on their design, they can make your belongings look like bright and colorful works of art….
Revel In Japanese Art And Tradition At The Annual Art Illumination Exhibition
If you’re looking to have a traditional, breathtaking, and rather rare Japanese cultural experience this summer, look no further than the Wanoakari x Hyakudan Kaidan…
Traditional Japanese Worker Pants Get A Denim Samurai Makeover
We’ve seen hakama, traditional Japanese pants worn over a kimono, given design twists before. Sometimes modern and casual for everyday use, and even full leather…
5 Mesmerizing Japanese Desserts You Can Only Get During The Summer
With the amount of attention to detail often placed in Japan-made products, it doesn’t come as a surprise that even simple snacks and desserts have…
The Force Bridges Traditional And Casual With Star Wars Themed Japanese Summer Wear
We’ve seen Japanese fashion brands combine traditional Japanese clothing with modern fashion trends before, particularly with yukata and hakama. However, as awesome a mesh traditional…
Send Some Snail Mail With These Beautiful Japanese Postage Stamps
Sure it’s easier to stay in touch with people nowadays through texting or email, but snail mail is far from obsolete. Still, it might take…
Masterful Performance By Two Shamisen Girls Under Sakura Trees Is Simply Awe-Inspiring
It can be a tall order to pick out something that most beautifully represents Japanese culture, but perhaps two selections that would find little argument…
Make A Statement With Nail Polish In Traditional Japanese Colors
For over 260 years, Ueba Esou has been coloring the city of Kyoto with high-quality, unique paints. Originally carrying paint materials for Japanese paintings (Nihon-ga)…
East Meets West In Epic Collaboration Of KISS And Ukiyo-e Art
Ukiyo-e is a traditional Japanese art made of multicolored wood-block prints, and although it has been around since the early 1600s, the art form has…
Dendama: The New Kendama Toy That Lets You Battle It Out With Your Friends
Kendama is one of the most popular traditional Japanese toys still widely used today. Consisting of a ken (“sword”) and a ball attached with a…
Japanese Taiko Group Kodō’s Incredible Performance On Traditional Japanese Drums
It’s not often you get to hear live performances of traditional Japanese instruments, but when you do, you realize how much you’ve been missing out….