Preparation | Spot patterns | Stripe pattern | Abstract pattern | Hexagon & square patterns | Dyeing & Coordinating with Kimono and …Continue reading Shibori Tie-dyeing with Sakura wood chip!
投稿者: Mayumi
Hi! I'm an enthusiastic Kimono consultant, the manager of Project Japan. Beyond work, I love kimonos, relaxing in onsens, exploring music, and traveling. When it comes to food, I have a soft spot for traditional Japanese cuisine and enjoy Japanese sake, wine, whiskey, and coffee.
As a web and video producer, I keep up with the latest in tech.
Chichibu Whisky Matsuri (A whisky festival in Japan)
A whisky festival, “Chichibu Whisky Matsuri (festival)” is an annual event in Chichibu (Saitama pref.), where one of the famous Japanese whi…Continue reading Chichibu Whisky Matsuri (A whisky festival in Japan)
Sanada, the best warrior (Samurai) in Japan
What is Sanada clan? | Rokumonsen, their crest | The best warrior in Japan | Sanada Strap What is Sanada clan? The land of Sanada’s or…Continue reading Sanada, the best warrior (Samurai) in Japan
YouTube channel
Now we have Project Japan YouTube channel! Please check it. We’ll upload more movies! https://www.youtube.com/c/Project-japanJp Mayumi…Continue reading YouTube channel
Hitoe kimono for June and September
Kimono without liner is called “Hitoe”, which means single cloth. As a custom, hitoe kimono is only wearable in June and Septemb…Continue reading Hitoe kimono for June and September
Rare Japanese Sake using the best water in Japan
As Japanese sake is made from only rice and water, these 2 elements are the most important. There is a good Japanese sake (rice wine/nihonsh…Continue reading Rare Japanese Sake using the best water in Japan
Japanese Folktale Series #1 “Such a Face”
What kind of face would appear? A traditional Japanese falktale which has been handed down in Wakayama pref. ****** Once upon a time, in a c…Continue reading Japanese Folktale Series #1 “Such a Face”
Photographs on Pinterest
You can see more photographs on Pinterest site! Please access here; https://www.pinterest.com/projectjapan/ MayumiHi! I’m an enthusias…Continue reading Photographs on Pinterest
Tsubame (Swallow)
Swallows come to Japan at the end of spring, and they spend a summer and raise chicks. They usually build a nest of mud and grasses around h…Continue reading Tsubame (Swallow)
The season of swallows
The season of swallows has come! MayumiHi! I’m an enthusiastic Kimono consultant, the manager of Project Japan. Beyond work, I love ki…Continue reading The season of swallows
Kaminari (Thunder & Lightning bolt)
KAMINARI motifs Square-cochleate design. Some of them form one combination pattern. It also is known as a Chinese traditional motif. “…Continue reading Kaminari (Thunder & Lightning bolt)
Sakura (cherry blossoms) 2014
In early April, sakura, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the Kanto region. Their beautiful appearance attracts many people. If you c…Continue reading Sakura (cherry blossoms) 2014