The Japanese are well-known for their Japanese Bathing Rituals. The simple act of brewing tea (chanoyu) or arranging flowers (ikebana)…
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Many art enthusiasts never get tired of the beauty of Ukiyo-e. You can still see houses decorated with Ukiyo-e paintings…
Origami, the art of folding paper, is well-known to have originated from the Land of the Rising Sun. The paper…
Cherry blossoms are important in Japan – The Japanese even hold flower viewing festivals to appreciate the bloom. In Japan, cherry…
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…
Hinamatsuri, also known as Girl’s Day or Doll’s Festival, is a traditional Japanese holiday celebrated annually on March 3rd. The…
“Sakura,” more commonly known as the Cherry Blossom, is quite symbolic in Japanese culture. It’s not because of the beautiful pink…
Chimaki is another famous Japanese dessert. It is commonly available every May in celebration of Japanese Children’s Day or kodomo…