Traditional Culture & FestivalsUrushi (漆：うるし) – Learn Japanese Words and Japan’s Traditional Lacquer
The History, Techniques, and Beauty of Japan’s Traditional Urushi LacquerWhat Is Urushi (漆)?Urushi (漆：うるし) is a natural ...
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Traditional Culture & FestivalsOrigami (おりがみ)：Japanese Paper Art
Learn About Origami: Japan’s Traditional Paper Art and CultureWhat is Origami?Origami is both a traditional Japanese pas...
Traditional Culture & FestivalsKimono Collection Japan: Traditional Japanese Culture
Explore the Kimono Collection Japan and Learn JapaneseMeiji, Taisho, and Showa Era KimonRecently, I visited the exhibiti...
Travel & SightseeingHimeji Castle vs Matsumoto Castle: Which National Treasure Should You Visit?
Himeji Castle and Matsumoto Castle: Comparing Two of Japan’s National TreasuresHimeji Castle vs Matsumoto Castle: Compar...
Japanese Food & CuisineWashoku (和食) – Learn Japanese Culture and Language through Traditional Cuisine
Washoku: Seasonal Flavors and Japanese LanguageIn Japan, autumn is called the“season of appetite.”It is the best time to...
Traditional Culture & FestivalsTsukimi (月見) : Japanese Moon Festival and Useful Phrases
Learn About Tsukimi and Practice Japanese PhrasesEnjoying the Autumn Moon: The Traditional Festival of “Juugoya”Tsukimi:...
Traditional Culture & FestivalsWashi (和紙) in Japan: Learn Japanese Words and Culture
Washi: Learn Japanese Words While Exploring Japanese CultureWhat is Washi?｜Traditional Japanese PaperWashi（和紙：わし）is trad...
Japan & CultureWhy Natsume Soseki (夏目漱石) Is Japan’s Most Beloved Author
出典：（左）夏目漱石『こころ』、岩波書店 / （右）夏目漱石『行人』、岩波書店Source: (left) Natsume Sōseki, Kokoro, Iwanami Shoten / (right) Natsume Sōseki, K...
Japanese Food & CuisineMatcha Sweets (抹茶) in Japan: A Taste of Tradition You Can Buy Anywhere
Exploring Japan’s Matcha Sweets: From Tradition to Modern TreatsThe Tradition and Modern Taste of Matcha in JapanJapan’s...