Japonist Weekly Pickup Posts
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Ohanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing)
“Ohanami” is one of the big event in Japan. There are many famous “ohanami” spot...
Kou-dou (香道)
Koh-dou(香道) is one of the Japanese famous traditional art. The Kanji in itself mean: “Way...
“Furin”
“Furin” is the traditional Japanese wind bell. DESCRIPTION Furin is a small wind bell, made...
Kagawa prefecture
Kagawa is the smallest prefecture in Japan. This place is famous for “Udon”. Usually, we...
Plastic umbrella
Plastic umbrella is the common umbrella in Japan. DESCRIPTION The shape of the umbrella is...
Senbei
“Senbei” [煎餅/せんべい] are the traditional Japanese rice crackers. DESCRIPTION “Senbei” is the famous Japanese rice...
Horyu-ji -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
“Zabuton” is the cotton-stuffed square cushion used for sitting on tatamis. DESCRIPTION “Tatami” is the...
“Children’s day” [The national holiday]
May 5th is the day called “Children’s day” [子供の日/こどものひ] You can see many “koinobori” (carp-shaped...
Shizuoka prefecture
Shizuoka prefecture [静岡/しずおか] is located in Chuubu region. This is the place where the japanese...
Miyagi prefecture
“Miyagi” prefecture is located in the region of Tohoku: Picture: Statue of “Masamune Date”. The 1st...
