Tanabata 七夕 (Star Festival)
“Tanabata”[七夕/たなばた] is an event which held in July 7th. It originates from the Chinese Star...
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Ohanami お花見 (Cherry Blossom Viewing)
“Ohanami” is one of the big event in Japan. There are many famous “ohanami” spot...
Shodou [書道] – Calligraphy
“Shodo” is one of the famous traditional Japanese arts. DESCRIPTION: Originally, “Shodou” [書道/しょどう] is the...
Shikki/Urushi 漆器/漆(Lacquerware)
Lacquerware [漆器] is the traditional japanese lacquered craftwork. DESCRIPTION An object is formed from wood,...
Kou-dou 香道 (Way of Fragrance)
Koh-dou [香道/こうどう] is one of the Japanese famous traditional art. The Kanji in itself mean:...
“Furin” 風鈴 (Japanese Wind Bells)
“Furin” is the traditional Japanese wind bell. DESCRIPTION Furin is a small wind bell, made...
Kagawa prefecture 香川県
Kagawa is the smallest prefecture in Japan. It’s located on the island of “Shikoku” and...
Plastic umbrella プラスチック傘
Plastic umbrella is the common umbrella in Japan. DESCRIPTION The shape of the umbrella is...
Senbei 煎餅 (Japanese Rice Crackers)
“Senbei” [煎餅/せんべい] are the traditional Japanese rice crackers. DESCRIPTION “Senbei” is the famous Japanese rice...
Horyu-ji 法隆寺 (Temple of Buddha’s Teachings)
“Horyu-ji” [法隆寺/ほうりゅうじ] is the famous temple which located in Kyoto prefecture. Picture: Horyu-ji temple The...
Zabuton 座布団 (Japanese kneel pillow)
“Zabuton” is the cotton-stuffed square cushion used for sitting on tatamis. DESCRIPTION “Zabuton” is the...
Kodomo no Hi 子供の日 [5th of May]
May 5th is the day called “Children’s day” [子供の日/こどものひ] You can see many “koinobori” 鯉のぼり...
