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Christmas is a season of giving, and what better way to present your gifts than with a touch of Japanese tradition? Furoshiki, the versatile and eco-friendly Japanese wrapping cloth, not only adds elegance to your gift but also promotes ...

In Japanese culture, one word captures the essence of interior design: peaceful. Rooted in thousands of years of tradition, Japanese interior design creates an atmosphere of calm and balance, blending cultural heritage with a serene aest...

Bring the Healing Power of Nature into Your Daily LifeThe Japanese practice of "forest bathing" is quietly gaining popularity as a health method that refresh　the mind and body by spending time in the forest. This practice, which has bee...

Cherry blossom season in Japan is known throughout the world as one of the most beautiful.　natural sights to be seen since the 8th century. The viewing of these flowers, known as hanami, is a popular pastime for locals and tourists alik...

Internationally popular clothing brand company, UNIQLO, was founded in Yamaguchi, Japan in 1949. Throughout the years, this company has grown and expanded their brand and products to a wide audience. Recently, one of these expansions has...

Did you enjoy our previous article? This time, we'll be sharing the recipes for the remaining six dishes that we haven't introduced yet. Stay tuned for more delicious discoveries! Bon Appétit! ➍Grilled Spicy Shoyu Koji Salmon Ingredients...

　Fermented foods include a wide variety of products, including miso, koji, and soy sauce. Each has its own distinct types, such as white miso, red miso, barley miso, rice miso, and flavored misos such as yuzu or green chili miso, as wel...

Depending on where you are in Japan, you can experience a lot of snowfall. Asahikawa experiences the most snowfall per year, annually getting 148.8 inches (378 centimeters). Hokkaido receives some of the highest rates of snowfall annuall...

There are legends that exist all over the world, such as the Balmuda Triangle. They also exist in Japan, and some of them make us laugh. Here are three of the most interesting legends out there! It's up to you whether you believe them to be true or false!

The Japanese education system differs greatly from some other countries - especially the United States. There are major differences in the structure of the school, the responsibilities of the students, curriculum, and outside activities.

Japan has traditional music that has been valued throughout generations of Japanese people. This comes with traditional instruments used in making this folk music of Japan. Here are six traditional Japanese instruments that have made an impact on music as a whole.

Japanese gardens can be full of beautiful, unique plants. Japan has rich nature throughout its four seasons, as hot humid summers facilitate some plants while dry conditions and heavy snow lead to others. Here are some of those beautiful flowers.

In the U.S., the U.K., and Europe, the most common way of heating is central heating. However, in Japan, there is basically no such central heating system, and people usually spend the winter by using heating appliances.

The Japanese education system differs greatly from some other countries - especially the United States. There are major differences in the structure of the school, the responsibilities of the students, curriculum, and outside activities.

Different cultures and histories have their own unique laws, some of which you may wonder if they are true. When you live or travel abroad, you may inadvertently be in violation of the law. So here are some of the weird laws that are unique to Japan!

Japan is said to be the world class country in regards to after school activities, with about 80% of children taking after school activities. Here are the top five most popular after school activities among them.

In Japan, people put stickers of various marks on their cars. The purpose of these stickers is to let people know what kind of people are in the car, and by letting them know, it helps people around them to be more careful.

In Japan, there are people called gals. A gal is basically a girl who dies her hair blonde or brown, wears a lot of make up, wears short skirts, carries brand-name bags, is fun to be with and speaks casually.

Traditional Japanese footwear is very distinct in style, and not super common to see today. Sandals, clogs, and flip-flop look-a-likes markup Japanese traditional footwear, varying in materials used. Here are three styles of traditional Japanese footwear.

Bring the Healing Power of Nature into Your Daily LifeThe Japanese practice of "forest bathing" is quietly gaining popularity as a health method that refresh　the mind and body by spending time in the forest. This practice, which has bee...