These banners were flown on the Boy’s Festival (Tango no sekku) on the fifth day of the fifth month outside the homes having male children under the age of seven. The large carp kite was also flown at this time and represents perseverance. This impression has the poems of the Shinba...
Torayais a high-end yokan shop that opened in 1520 in Kyoto. They made confectionery for the royal family in the palace. After the emperor moved to Tokyo, they opened another shop in Tokyo in addition to their store in Kyoto. Now, they have many branches in Tokyo Station, Roppongi, Ginz...
'In traditional Japanese homes, deep eaves linked the interior with the garden,' the architects continue. This allowed the structures to have soft light inside, keeping the interiors layered and gentle, while the gaze is turned towards the much brighter garden outside. The same principles were ...
Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten has revealed details of its fully cashless smart stadium concept, which will be rolled out at the homes of baseball team Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and J1 League football club Vissel Kobe, according to media reports. The two teams, which are owned by Rakute...
Have a one of a kind experience in Tokyo by having a geisha hosted dinner party. Geisha are female entertainers specializing in the Japanese cultural arts, conversation, and hospitality. Many geisha these days are located in Kyoto, but if you know where to look you can find them in Tokyo ...
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Kanazawa offers much of the same as Kyoto but better: the crowds are thinner, the sights are in pristine condition and the city’s compactness means a full tour can be done on foot. It’s even easy to get to. A bullet train started connecting Tokyo a few years ago, doubling domestic ...
Being easy to make and comforting, curry rice is often enjoyed in Japanese homes, once in one or two weeks. While curry rice is not officially designated as Japan's national food, its widespread popularity and integral role in Japanese cuisine make it a strong contender for a dish that ...
Japanese homes already have a small "genkan" entrance area for people to store their shoes before going inside. Now, more apartment buyers are asking for a larger“doma” traditional earthen-floored space, in which they can walk around while wearing footwear and store items for outdoor use. ...
Ikkyu was a Zen Buddhist monk who resided in Kyoto during the 1400s. His early life at Ankoku-ji temple was used as an inspiration for this cartoon. 25. ドクタースランプ (Dr. Slump) Hiragana: どくたーすらんぷ I’m sure most of you have heard ofDragon Ball. ...