JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Kokeshi (こけし)
While these days the enduring image of a Japanese kokeshi doll is beautifully painted kimono patterns and facial expressions, did you know that these wooden folk toys originally started out...
Kokeshi (こけし)
While these days the enduring image of a Japanese kokeshi doll is beautifully painted kimono patterns and facial expressions, did you know that these wooden folk toys originally started out...
Neko (猫）
From ukiyo-e and Soseki Natsume’s “I Am a Cat” to lucky maneki-neko charms and Hello Kitty, it’s no joke that cats have always been a beloved source of inspiration in Japanese culture. Cat islands, such as Aoshima Island...
Neko (猫）
From ukiyo-e and Soseki Natsume’s “I Am a Cat” to lucky maneki-neko charms and Hello Kitty, it’s no joke that cats have always been a beloved source of inspiration in Japanese culture. Cat islands, such as Aoshima Island...