As autumn arrives in Japan, a magical transformation occurs. The ginkgo trees, standing proudly along city streets and in public parks, begi…Continue reading The Charm of Ginkgo Avenues: Japan’s Golden Streets of Autumn
カテゴリー: CULTURE
Japanese culture! Events, tradition and more!
Welcoming the Hydrangea Season in Japan!
Experience the magic of hydrangea season in Japan. Explore beautiful blooms, historic temples in Kamakura, and unique cultural insights. Plan a sensory feast with our guide.
Blooms, Temples, and Tranquility: Kamakura’s Hydrangea Experience
Kamakura, known as ‘Little Kyoto,’ immerses visitors in Japan’s culture and history. In summer, the city transforms into a haven for hydrangeas, with numerous ‘hydrangea temples’ or ‘Ajisai-dera’ adorned with beautiful bushes.
Benibana-zome (Safflower Dyeing)
Safflower dyeing is a rare dyeing method that uses flower while there are many kinds of plant dyeing which use bark or leaves of trees.
Expert skill is required to dye beautifully with safflower because it is difficult to fix the color .
Ume – Plum blossoms
Plum blossoms, especially white plums, have been popular among Japanese people since ancient times.The blossoms bloom the the earliest of th…Continue reading Ume – Plum blossoms
Setsubun (at a start of a new season)
Today, “Setsubun” means the day before Risshun (the first day of spring).It is a day to expel bad things with the meaning of …Continue reading Setsubun (at a start of a new season)
Personal protection policy to prevent pollution from VIRAL INFECTION (COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2)
Feb. 2020 I would like to extend my condolences to all the people who passed away because of the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in…Continue reading Personal protection policy to prevent pollution from VIRAL INFECTION (COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2)
Asanoha/Asa no ha (hemp leaf pattern)
Hemp leaf is one of the traditional Japanese patterns.“Asa” means hemp and “ha” means leaf.It is a geometric pattern…Continue reading Asanoha/Asa no ha (hemp leaf pattern)
Discover the Beauty of Furukawa Garden: A Fusion of Western and Japanese Elegance
The former Furukawa Garden is consisted of a Western style house with garden and a traditional Japanese garden, located in Kita-ku, Tokyo. I…Continue reading Discover the Beauty of Furukawa Garden: A Fusion of Western and Japanese Elegance
Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) on the household Shinto altar
Flowers bloomed to Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) on the household Shinto altar. The size of buds are around 1.5mm and the flowers are around 2-3…Continue reading Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) on the household Shinto altar
Remarkable Japanese Wine: Part1 – Shinshu Takayama Winery
Make the highest quality Japanese Wine the new local product – from the rich variety of grapes. Do you know Takayama village? The qual…Continue reading Remarkable Japanese Wine: Part1 – Shinshu Takayama Winery
KIKU (Chrysanthemum)
Chrysanthemum blooms in autumn and is the representative flower of Japan as well as Sakura and the symbol of longevity. Its motif is used fo…Continue reading KIKU (Chrysanthemum)