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The Modern Day Zen Garden
The Zen garden (枯山水, karesansui) as we know it today came to be around the 11th century. Also referred to as Japanese dry gardens or Japanese rock gardens, Japan’s Zen...
The Modern Day Zen Garden
The Zen garden (枯山水, karesansui) as we know it today came to be around the 11th century. Also referred to as Japanese dry gardens or Japanese rock gardens, Japan’s Zen...
The History of Sake
Some countries have beer, some have wine, and Japan has sake. Sake is the traditional alcoholic beverage of Japan. It is believed that a distant relative of Sake was being...
The History of Sake
Some countries have beer, some have wine, and Japan has sake. Sake is the traditional alcoholic beverage of Japan. It is believed that a distant relative of Sake was being...
How New Year's is Celebrated in Japan
In Japan, celebrating the New Year, known as Shōgatsu (正月), is generally considered to be the most important holiday of the year. Many of the traditional Japanese new year celebrations span as...
How New Year's is Celebrated in Japan
In Japan, celebrating the New Year, known as Shōgatsu (正月), is generally considered to be the most important holiday of the year. Many of the traditional Japanese new year celebrations span as...
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day): The Day of Buddha's Enligh...
What is Rohatsu? Rohatsu is the celebration of the day the Buddha reached enlightenment according to the Zen Buddhist Tradition. This day is also called Bodhi Day by Mahayana Buddhists. ...
Rohatsu (Bodhi Day): The Day of Buddha's Enligh...
What is Rohatsu? Rohatsu is the celebration of the day the Buddha reached enlightenment according to the Zen Buddhist Tradition. This day is also called Bodhi Day by Mahayana Buddhists. ...
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Labor Thanksgiving Day is a Japanese holiday that celebrates labor, production, and is meant as a time for citizens to give thanks. It is called Kinro Kansha no Hi in...
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Labor Thanksgiving Day is a Japanese holiday that celebrates labor, production, and is meant as a time for citizens to give thanks. It is called Kinro Kansha no Hi in...
Halloween in Japan
Halloween is, somewhat surprisingly, widely celebrated in Japan. Despite not being a traditional Japanese holiday, it has been broadly accepted and celebrated over the last few decades. In addition to not...
Halloween in Japan
Halloween is, somewhat surprisingly, widely celebrated in Japan. Despite not being a traditional Japanese holiday, it has been broadly accepted and celebrated over the last few decades. In addition to not...