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 ...
Traditional Culture & Festivals
Traditional Culture & Festivals
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...
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...
Traditional Culture & FestivalsKimono vs Yukata: Differences, Traditions, and Cultural Significance in Japan
Understanding Kimono and Yukata: Japan’s Traditional Garments and Their MeaningYukata – Japan’s Casual Summer KimonoAyuk...
Shrines & TemplesGoshuin: Understanding Japan’s Temple and Shrine Seals
Goshuin – A Guide to Japan’s Temple and Shrine SealsWhat Is a Goshuin?Proof of WorshipAGoshuinis a “proof of worship” yo...
Traditional Culture & FestivalsObon (お盆) in Japan: Traditions, Food, Festivals, and Summer Vacation
Experience Obon (お盆) in Japan: Customs, Family Gatherings, and Summer CelebrationsObon : Its Origins and MeaningObon is ...
Traditional Culture & FestivalsThe Yukata (ゆかた): Japan’s Traditional Summer Robe and Its Meaning
Discover the History, Colors, and Culture of the YukataHistory of the YukataThe yukata（ゆかた, yukata） is one of Japan’s tr...