Ninja 忍者
“Ninja” [忍者/にんじゃ] is one of the famous things that westerners associate with Japan. They are...
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Tatami mat 畳
DESCRIPTION Tatami mat is a traditional Japanese flooring material. It is made out of “igusa”...
Shodou [書道] – Calligraphy
“Shodo” is one of the famous traditional Japanese arts. DESCRIPTION: Originally, “Shodou” [書道/しょどう] is the...
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...
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...
Jinrikisha 人力車 (Japanese Riksha)
“Jinrikisha” [人力車/人力車] is one of the famous vehicles, which you can ride at many touring...
Kamon 家紋 (Family Crests)
Kamon[家紋/かもん] are the japanese family crests. There appeared during Heian period (794-1192). But some scholars...
