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Understanding Japanese Culture: Shoes

Why Do Japanese People Remove Their Shoes Indoors? One of the first things visitors notice in Japan is that people remove their shoes before entering homes, traditional inns, temples, some...

Understanding Japanese Culture: Shoes

Why Do Japanese People Remove Their Shoes Indoors? One of the first things visitors notice in Japan is that people remove their shoes before entering homes, traditional inns, temples, some...

Understanding Japanese Culture: Japanese Tea Culture – Why Tea Is Different in Japan

Understanding Japanese Culture: Japanese Tea Cu...

Japanese Tea Culture: Why Japanese Tea Is Enjoyed Differently The United Kingdom is famous for its love of tea. A traditional cup of black tea is often enjoyed with milk...

Understanding Japanese Culture: Japanese Tea Cu...

Japanese Tea Culture: Why Japanese Tea Is Enjoyed Differently The United Kingdom is famous for its love of tea. A traditional cup of black tea is often enjoyed with milk...

Understanding Japanese Culture: Shrines and Temples – What's the Difference?

Understanding Japanese Culture: Shrines and Tem...

Shrines and Temples in Japan: The Relationship Between Shinto and Buddhism When visiting Japan, you will see many Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. At first, they may appear to belong...

Understanding Japanese Culture: Shrines and Tem...

Shrines and Temples in Japan: The Relationship Between Shinto and Buddhism When visiting Japan, you will see many Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. At first, they may appear to belong...

Kawasaki Daishi πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

Kawasaki Daishi & Japanese Culture πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ At Kawasaki Daishi, many people waft the smoke from the senkō (incense) over themselves because of a traditional Buddhist belief that the purifying smoke...

Kawasaki Daishi πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

Kawasaki Daishi & Japanese Culture πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ At Kawasaki Daishi, many people waft the smoke from the senkō (incense) over themselves because of a traditional Buddhist belief that the purifying smoke...

Azuki: The Little Red Bean with a Big Place in ...

In Japan, food is not only about nourishment β€” it is also deeply connected to tradition, seasonal rituals, and daily wellbeing. One humble ingredient that perfectly represents this philosophy is...

Azuki: The Little Red Bean with a Big Place in ...

In Japan, food is not only about nourishment β€” it is also deeply connected to tradition, seasonal rituals, and daily wellbeing. One humble ingredient that perfectly represents this philosophy is...

Where Tradition Meets Modern Design

During a recent visit to Shimokitazawa, we discovered a pop-up exhibition showcasing bamboo crafts from Beppu. Beppu has a long history of bamboo artistry, and the exhibition revealed more than...

Where Tradition Meets Modern Design

During a recent visit to Shimokitazawa, we discovered a pop-up exhibition showcasing bamboo crafts from Beppu. Beppu has a long history of bamboo artistry, and the exhibition revealed more than...