Take for example the film Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. In Jin-Roh, the main plotline consists of characters caught in a web of multiple feuding Security agencies of the Japanese Government as well as a populace that is in revolt against an Autocratic regime. The various developments are subtle...
Greatmats discusses the features os a tatami floor and why they are important for safety and comfort in martial arts.
The Japanese type of Asian decorating is based on natural, earthy colors. Natural light is a big part of Japanese design, so this look may work especially well in a room that gets a lot of sunlight. Tatami mats, rice paper, plants and flowers provide most of the accents in the very sp...
Whether you’ve been to Japan for dozens of trips or you’re a first-timer, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard amazing things about food in Japan. From traditional Japanese food dishes like raw sashimi to steaming hot pots and sizzling Japanese barbeque, Japan is known for its high ...
Learn Japanese– It helps to know even a bit of the language before you go. Start your learning withRosetta Stone Japanese. Cash or credit– Cash is still very important to have in Japan but when you use credit cards, make sure you’re not getting charged those extra exchange rate fees....
Old and new as the sun set over Takayama. We only had a short amount of time in this city, but it was a great way to come down off the chaos of Tokyo. We also stayed in a traditional ryokan inn with its own Japanese baths (onsen) on premises, and beds made of tatami mats, fut...
Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns. Guestroom floors are covered in tatami mats (made out of straw and rush) and have a low table surrounded by cushions or leg-less chairs. Sleeping is done on a futon mattress, which will be laid out on the floor for you in the evening. Our rooms...
A shoji screen is a wooden frame covered inrice paperor a thick paper made from other natural fibers. Many people associate shoji screens with Japanese décor and culture, and they are an important part of a traditionally styled Japanese home, along withtatami mats. A number of home design ...
of shapes and sizes are available in addition to custom mats. This standard size is often used as a room measurement, much as square footage is used in many parts of the West. Thus, one may hear a room described as “four and a half mats.” Many Japanese import stores stock tatami ...
Tea ceremonies are being done not just in traditional tatami floors with wide spaces and open scenery, but already being done in cramped, small office spaces or pantries. Because of this, the Japanese learn to appreciate the relief tea drinking brings when over-stressed from work. This also ...