Japan has many historical places that include old towns, castles, famous samurai districts and merchant districts. To tell you the truth, Japanese government has successfully preserved all these places, especially […]
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Difference Between Kimono and Yukata
In Japan, traditionally Kimono and Yukata both are worn for different occasions. They simply look alike to you if you are not that much familiar with Japanese culture but the […]
Japanese Raccoon Dog (Tanuki) | Japan Wildlife
In Japan, Raccoon dog is known as Tanuki which scientific name is called Nyctereutes procyonoides. It is a cute name and fully matched with this cute animal. Tanuki are native animal to […]
Kirigami: The Japanese Art of Folding and Cutting Paper
What is Kirigami? I could define this way, kirigami is symmetrical and an art of folding paper which is cut by scissors to make flower, paper doll, paper snowflake and […]
10 Best Japanese Cookbooks to Collect
Finding a Japanese cookbook online could be easy but when we talk about finding the best ones, then we might not get them all in one platform. This is for […]
Tomoe Gozen: The Legendary Female Samurai Warrior
Samurai is born to be a powerful swordsman but what If I tell you about a female samurai warrior named Tomoe Gozen! She was a famous female samurai warrior and […]
Furoshiki: Traditional Japanese Wrapping Cloth
Furoshiki is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth that is eco-friendly and mostly used for wrapping gift, carrying goods or just as a décor accessory. The word Furoshiki comes from two […]
Colorful Autumn Leaves (Koyo) in Japan | Fall Season 2026
Autumn foliage in Japan is beautiful, sometimes much more than the iconic hanami (cherry blossoms viewing season). Autumn and spring, these two seasons have different impact on Japanese culture. You […]