JAPANESE CULTURE BLOG
Made from Nature: Clean Beauty in Japan (クリーンビュ...
Over the past few years both high-end and drugstore skincare brands have become increasingly popular outside of Japan. But did you know that many Japanese people still use centuries-old, "clean...
Made from Nature: Clean Beauty in Japan (クリーンビュ...
Over the past few years both high-end and drugstore skincare brands have become increasingly popular outside of Japan. But did you know that many Japanese people still use centuries-old, "clean...
Imabari Towels (今治タオル)
You might think that a towel is a towel, but head to Imabari in Japan’s Ehime Prefecture and you’ll soon learn otherwise. There, you’ll find the “mecca of towel production”...
Imabari Towels (今治タオル)
You might think that a towel is a towel, but head to Imabari in Japan’s Ehime Prefecture and you’ll soon learn otherwise. There, you’ll find the “mecca of towel production”...
Niwaki (庭木)
In 2020, both new and seasoned gardeners amongst us discovered an appreciation for ‘lockdown gardening’. If you’re looking to take on a new challenge or continue a newfound hobby this...
Niwaki (庭木)
In 2020, both new and seasoned gardeners amongst us discovered an appreciation for ‘lockdown gardening’. If you’re looking to take on a new challenge or continue a newfound hobby this...
A Culture of Clean
Japan is often synonymous with ideas of not only politeness but also cleanliness, with the global pandemic bringing greater attention to its culture of wearing facemasks. Since most Japanese were...
A Culture of Clean
Japan is often synonymous with ideas of not only politeness but also cleanliness, with the global pandemic bringing greater attention to its culture of wearing facemasks. Since most Japanese were...
New Year in Japan - Otoshidama (お年玉）
The most exciting Oshōgatsu (“New Year”) tradition for school-age children in Japan is the custom of receiving otoshidama (New Year money) from their close elders, in a show of appreciation and good wishes. Presented...
New Year in Japan - Otoshidama (お年玉）
The most exciting Oshōgatsu (“New Year”) tradition for school-age children in Japan is the custom of receiving otoshidama (New Year money) from their close elders, in a show of appreciation and good wishes. Presented...
New Year in Japan - Osechi-ryori (おせち料理)
While the infamous tradition of eating KFC at Christmas is true for some young people in Japan, the real star of festive Japanese cuisine is osechi-ryōri (a variety of traditional New Year’s...
New Year in Japan - Osechi-ryori (おせち料理)
While the infamous tradition of eating KFC at Christmas is true for some young people in Japan, the real star of festive Japanese cuisine is osechi-ryōri (a variety of traditional New Year’s...