It is difficult to ride a bicycle or drive a car while wearing a kimono. Kimono are not considered suitable for contemporary life in Japan, and because of this, there is a pervading view that the Japanese traditional textile industry is in decline. However, Japanese designers and consumers ...
Most of the world's polyester and nylon, which are the two fabrics most commonly used to make mesh, is produced in China, but a booming economy and relaxed regulations have recently driven the return of textile manufacturing to the United States. While it's likely that China will remain the...
To make the most of your trip, spend most of your time in the top cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. These cities are the essence of Japan, perfectly combining traditional and modern Japan. Also, set aside 3–4 days to explore lesser-known places, which offer a broader perspective on ...
Kyoto City's simple layout and flat terrain make it easy and convenient to explore bybicycle. Numerousbicycle rentaloutlets can be found around the city, especially around major stations, such asKyoto Stationor in popular biking areas likeArashiyama. Typical rental prices are around 1000-1500 yen...
Breakfast in Japan is a smaller meal that consists of various fish and rice dishes, as well as soup. A decent quality breakfast shouldn’t cost more than $10. It is also easy to make a DIY breakfast, especially if you’re staying in a flat if you pick up prepared and easy-to-prepar...
A traditional Japanese meal, especially dinner, tends to be low-fat but high in sodium. The emphasis is on very fresh, high-quality, seasonal ingredients -- although Western foods and more convenience foods have become common. Soup, usually the first course, is made with dashi broth, which ...
Cutwork is a kind of embroidery that utilizes small pieces of fabric that are woven in order to make "bridges" or "holes" in the design. If used in a ladies' blouse, this design gives the shirt a more textured look and gives it an appearance that is traditional and feminine. This ...
This weekend we visited four different libraries and the library with the best Halloween decorations was Waverley Library!! ️🦇🎃🐈⬛ Otto had his very first Judo grading!! He's so proud of his new belt Otto trying out some more paper
As the sun begins to set, make your way toMaruyama Parkfor an evening ofhanami. This park is a local favorite for cherry blossom viewing, especially when the trees are illuminated at night. Grab a bento box from a nearby vendor, spread out your picnic blanket, and enjoy the magic...
2. Try on Kimono One of the best things to do not just in Tokyo, but all over Japan is to try on kimono. A kimono is the national dress of Japan and was the traditional dress dating back over 1000 years. Now they are mainly worn to formal events, by older Japanese men and women...