A Traditional Noren is a rectangular Japanese curtain, with vertical slits going from near the top to the bottom for…
Japanese Gift Wrapping is almost always just an afterthought, but it’s what’s inside that counts, after all. Not a lot…
Cherry blossoms are important in Japan – The Japanese even hold flower viewing festivals to appreciate the bloom. In Japan, cherry…
Gift giving is an intricate part of Etiquette in Japan, both in social and business settings. This can be uncomfortable…
Gift-giving is one of the most daunting tasks a person could have. It is quite scary to think that your…
Even if you haven’t been to Japan, you’ve probably been to a Japanese restaurant or seen movies situated in Japanese…
Do you wrap your gifts like an artisan, spending time and putting attention to the littlest creases to make sure…
Japanese calligraphy dates back to the origins of Chinese civilization and the creation of the Chinese writing system. Importing the…
If you have ever been to Japan or are familiar with Japanese culture, you will know that the koi are special animals…
Like most New Year’s Day celebrations, the Japanese New Year is celebrated following the Gregorian calendar every January 1st. However, the…