YELLOW In the ancient times, yellowish colors were generated by cape jasmine or chinese corktree. It is not clear why yellow is called “Ki(-…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Yellow
The foliage season
The foliage season has come in Japan. (in middle of November) We can see and enjoy the beautiful color of leaves anywhere! Related posts: Th…Continue reading The foliage season
Ryokan
What is Ryokan? When you travel to Japan, you can stay in a hotel which provide modern services and building, or “Ryokan” which …Continue reading Ryokan
Types of Japanese SAKE (Nihonshu)
Japanese Sake Japanese Sake is a kind of brewed beverages basically made using rice, water, and rice koji (microorganism).Various kinds of S…Continue reading Types of Japanese SAKE (Nihonshu)
Samurai
What is SAMURAI? “Samurai” refers to the warriors who put sword(s) on and excelled in swordsmanship, archery, equestrian skill, …Continue reading Samurai
Japanese Traditional Colors – Brown & Orange
BROWN & ORANGE “Daidai” means a bitter orange.“Cha” of “Chairo” means Japanese green tea, and brownish colors were generated by decocted…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Brown & Orange
Japanese Traditional Colors – Red
RED In the ancient times, reddish colors were generated by Akane (Rubia akane) or Benibana (Safflower).Purple is known as the noble color an…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Red
Temple
There are many historical temples in Japan. Pass under a gate called “Sanmon” and go into the temple ground. At the both side of…Continue reading Temple
Edokomon – Kimono
The feature of Edokomon (Edo-komon) is tiny and elaborate design dyed with pattern papers called “Ise-Katagami” as well as saras…Continue reading Edokomon – Kimono
Features of Japanese ANIME
The features of Japanese anime have close relationship to the process of production. * The style of most works is “Limited animation&#…Continue reading Features of Japanese ANIME
Anime? Japanimation?
The Japanese Animation has been developed in a different direction from other countries’ animation and had a unique style. The animate…Continue reading Anime? Japanimation?
How to bathe in Onsen
There are some manners to take the water. They have something in common with the manners in Sento (public bathhouse). Manners when bathing i…Continue reading How to bathe in Onsen