Shodou [書道] – Calligraphy
“Shodo” is one of the famous traditional Japanese arts. DESCRIPTION: Originally, “Shodou” [書道/しょどう] is the...
Author: japonist
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...
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...
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...
Shizuoka prefecture 静岡県
Shizuoka prefecture [静岡/しずおか] is located in Chuubu region. This is the place where the japanese...
