Katana 日本刀（Japanese sword）
Japanese swords are one of the ancient Japanese weapons. It is mainly used in Edo...
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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...
Taketonbo
“Taketonbo” is one of the traditional Japanese flying toy. HISTORY “Taketonbo” was existed from nara...
Ninja 忍者
“Ninja” [忍者/にんじゃ] is one of the famous things that westerners associate with Japan. They are...
Tatami mat 畳
DESCRIPTION Tatami mat is a traditional Japanese flooring material. It is made out of “igusa”...
Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン)
“ShioRamen” 【塩ラーメン/しおらーめん】 is a type of noodles which use salt as main ingredient. Hi! Today the...
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,...
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...
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...
