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A Brief History of Japanese Incense

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Incense is an important aspect of Japanese culture that dates back nearly 1,500 years.  Greater Japan was introduced to incense by Zen Buddhists, w...
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Vernal Equinox Day: Celebrating the Arrival of Spring in Japan

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The Vernal Equinox, also known as Shunbun no Hi (春分の日), is a celebration of the March equinox which astrologically marks the beginning of spring in...
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National Foundation Day

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What is National Foundation Day? National Foundation Day ((建国記念の日), or “Kenkoku Kinen no Hi”, is an annual Japanese public holiday that celebrates ...
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Obon Festival: The Buddhist Holiday Dedicated to Celebrating Ancestors

Obon Festival: The Buddhist Holiday Dedicated to Celebrating Ancestors

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What is Obon? Obon Festival (お盆), or “Bon” as it is also known, is a 3-day lantern festival celebrated annually in mid-August across Japan that is ...
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3 Reasons Why Japan Loves Cats

3 Reasons Why Japan Loves Cats

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If you go anywhere in urban Japan or consume Japanese media, you may have noticed the frequency in which cats (猫; neko) appear. From cat-human hybr...
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The History of 7 Common Traditional Japanese Fabric Patterns

The History of 7 Common Traditional Japanese Fabric Patterns

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Founded in 660 BC and ranked as having the third highest GDP in the world, Japan is one of the oldest and most prosperous modern nations. After ove...
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Ocean Day: Japan's Celebration of its Maritime Heritage

Ocean Day: Japan's Celebration of its Maritime Heritage

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Ocean Day is a Japanese national holiday dedicated to showing gratitude for the ocean and acknowledging the role it has played in the island nation...
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Everything You Need to Know About Norens: the Traditional Japanese Room Divider and Curtain

Everything You Need to Know About Norens: the Traditional Japanese Room Divider and Curtain

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You may have noticed, perhaps while traveling or in different forms of media, Japanese homes and businesses often have vertically slit fabric curta...
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Sanja Matsuri: The Biggest Annual Festival in Tokyo

Sanja Matsuri: The Biggest Annual Festival in Tokyo

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What is Sanja Matsuri? Annually, during the 3rd weekend of May, Tokyo becomes host to one of the largest festivals the Japanese capital city puts o...
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History of the Bonsai Tree

History of the Bonsai Tree

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The Japanese bonsai tree (盆栽) has become a recognizable image around the world. They conjure up images of finely manicured miniature Zen gardens, a...
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Showa Day in Japan: An Observance of Emperor Hirohito's Birthday

Showa Day in Japan: An Observance of Emperor Hirohito's Birthday

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Considered the oldest standing monarchy in the world, Japan has had a long line of celebrated emperors that began in approximately 660 BC with the ...
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Elements of Traditional Japanese Dining and How to Set a Japanese Table

Elements of Traditional Japanese Dining and How to Set a Japanese Table

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The Japanese have long been known for their outstanding attention towards detail in all aspects in their lives and culture. From personal appearanc...
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