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Dec 2, 2022
December, Japanese way of spending Christmas
Another name for the month of December is "Shiwasu". Before the New Year, it was customary in ancient Japan to mourn ...
Nov 22, 2022
Roots in the Heian Period? Japanese manga also written by Hokusai
Japanese manga is popular not only in Japan but also abroad, especially among young people. "Manga" is now a known wo...
Nov 1, 2022
November, Shichi-Go-San Festival to celebrate kids' growth
Another name for the month of November is "Shimotsuki". November in the lunar calendar corresponds to December in the...
Oct 1, 2022
October, When 8 million deities gather at Izumo Taisha
October is known as Kannazuki in Japan. There are various theories as to the origin of the name, but the most popular...
Sep 1, 2022
September, Can you see the moon rabbit?
September is known as "Nagatsuki" in Japan. It is said that the name "Yonagatsuki (month with long nights)" is abbrev...
Aug 1, 2022
August, Obon to welcome ancestors back home
Another name for August is Hazuki. August is still the hottest month of summer in Japan, but according to the lunar c...
Jul 19, 2022
Knowing Chopsticks - History and Manners of Chopstick Culture
Chopsticks are indispensable to the Japanese dining table. Their lives are said to "begin and end with chopsticks", a...
Jul 1, 2022
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Lacquerware
The word "Japan" in English means Japan, but did you know that it also means "lacquer" or "lacquerware"? This is a re...
Jul 1, 2022
July, Lovers Meeting across the Milky way on Tanabata Day
The month of July is known as Fumizuki in Japan. There are various theories as to the origin of the name Fumizuki, bu...
Jun 14, 2022
What is Mindfulness? How to meditate for the peace of mind
People today are always busy, always on the go. Let's release our daily fatigue and tension with mindfulness meditati...
Jun 4, 2022
June, Rain falls when plum fruits are ripening
June is called Minazuki in Japan. The word is consisted of Mizu (water) + No (of) + Tsuki (month), so it is the month...
May 10, 2022
Knives inherited Katana craftmanship
MADE IN JAPAN kitchen knives are attracting worldwide attention. The sharpness by the artisan techniques polished ove...