Culture
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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 different words, they are “Furo” and “Shiki” meaning “Bath” and “To Spread”. During the Edo period people used Furoshiki as […]
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Colorful Autumn Leaves (Koyo) in Japan | Fall Season 2020
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 can’t compare the autumn colors beauty with spring beauty, and that’s the real fact! Everything seems different between these two […]
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Yakiimo: How to Make Yakiimo
Do you know what Yakiimo is? A hint for you, it is a type of snack mostly found in Japan! Alright, those who are still thinking about it to get the answer, I have a suggestion for you, just keep reading, you will find the answer here. In fact, it […]
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Japanese Hand Fans | Decor and Crafting Ideas
What do you know about Japanese hand fan? It is a Japanese art, is not it? A beautiful handcrafted Japanese hand fan could amaze you with its colorful design. I have collected some awesome crafted hand fans for our living room. In fact, they are perfect to decorate with, a […]
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Yozakura: The Night Sakura in Japan
What is Yozakura? Does this word sound familiar to you? Indeed it is a Japanese word 夜桜 (Yozakura). Those who read manga or watch anime are familiar of the word “Yozakura Quartet“. I think you understand me that I am not going to tell you about that manga here but […]
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Japanese Chopsticks Etiquette | Learn the Golden Rules
What do you know about Japanese chopsticks etiquette? You need to know Chopsticks (ohashi) etiquette when you decide to travel to Japan as well as at the time you want to have your breakfast, lunch and dinner at Japanese restaurants. Japanese chopsticks are widely used by many people not only […]
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Useful Japanese Phrases for Tourists | Travel Phrases
Learn some useful Japanese phrases and words that are mostly used regularly by the Japanese. This article is based on travelers who are willing to visit Japan soon or someday. Is Japanese language hard to learn? Those who think it is then I better try to help you to learn […]
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12 Interesting Facts About Geisha
Geisha are beautiful entertainers who can sing, dance and play traditional Japanese musical instruments. Today I have brought to you 12 unknown facts about Geisha especially for Non-Japanese, who sometimes mess up with Geisha appearance and their roles. These facts are known to Japanese people, I think even to its […]
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Common Japanese Superstitions
Does superstition exist in Japanese society? Yes, it does! I don’t believe in superstition much but in some cases I do. If you don’t believe in supernatural casualty then I can simply tell you that you don’t believe in them. More or less, everyone in Japan believes in superstitions. Here […]
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Japanese Crane (Red-crowned Crane) in Hokkaido
Japanese crane or Tancho is a graceful endangered bird, mostly found in Hokkaido region, Japan. In many countries Japanese cranes are also known as Red-crowned cranes while Manchurian people recognize it as Manchurian crane as well. Are you curious why it is called as red-crowned crane? It is seen that […]
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