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Respect For The Aged Day
Respect For The Aged Day, 敬老の日, Keirō no Hi, is a national public holiday in Japan that is meant to honor and respect the nation’s older citizens. The holiday originated...
Respect For The Aged Day
Respect For The Aged Day, 敬老の日, Keirō no Hi, is a national public holiday in Japan that is meant to honor and respect the nation’s older citizens. The holiday originated...
Kadō (華道): "Way of Flowers"
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The word translates to “arranging flowers” or “making flowers alive”. This practice is also called Kadō which translates to “way of flowers”. ...
Kadō (華道): "Way of Flowers"
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The word translates to “arranging flowers” or “making flowers alive”. This practice is also called Kadō which translates to “way of flowers”. ...
Our Favorite Traditional Japanese Dishes
In Japanese the traditional cuisine is called Washoku 和食とは. It roughly translates to harmony (or Japan) with/ in food. The traditional cuisine is based on rice and miso soup with...
Our Favorite Traditional Japanese Dishes
In Japanese the traditional cuisine is called Washoku 和食とは. It roughly translates to harmony (or Japan) with/ in food. The traditional cuisine is based on rice and miso soup with...
A Brief History of Japanese Futons in America
Futons have been used in Western culture (particularly the United States) for several decades. However, the entire idea behind the “futon” began in Japan with their traditional shikifutons/ shikibutons. In Japan,...
A Brief History of Japanese Futons in America
Futons have been used in Western culture (particularly the United States) for several decades. However, the entire idea behind the “futon” began in Japan with their traditional shikifutons/ shikibutons. In Japan,...
Mountain Day: Japan's Newest Holiday
Mountain Day is a Japanese public holiday that was established in 2016. It is the youngest public holiday that the country celebrates. Traditionally known as "Yama no Hi", Mountain Day...
Mountain Day: Japan's Newest Holiday
Mountain Day is a Japanese public holiday that was established in 2016. It is the youngest public holiday that the country celebrates. Traditionally known as "Yama no Hi", Mountain Day...
Japanese vs. Western Kitchens
Japanese kitchens are central to the home. In Japanese the kitchen is called the kamado. Not only is this space important for food preparation but it is, also, thought to...
Japanese vs. Western Kitchens
Japanese kitchens are central to the home. In Japanese the kitchen is called the kamado. Not only is this space important for food preparation but it is, also, thought to...