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.
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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.
Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2018 (Chichibu whisky festival) in Japan
The fifth Chichibu Whisk(e)y Festival 2018 was held at Chichibu Shrine on Feb. 18, 2018. This whisky festival has been getting more and more…Continue reading Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2018 (Chichibu whisky festival) in Japan
Foods matching Japanese SAKE – Part 1 HEALTHY FOODS
Nagano Prefecture is very popular as the longest average life span of the residents as well as the multitude of Jizake (locally brewed SAKE)…Continue reading Foods matching Japanese SAKE – Part 1 HEALTHY FOODS
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)
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
Hanafuda (Japanese playing cards)
About Hanafuda | How to play | Combo About Hanafuda Hanafuda is a Japanese traditional card game.It is a braingame by reaching a deduction w…Continue reading Hanafuda (Japanese playing cards)
Sakura (Japanese Cherry)
We can see various motifs of sakura in many things. Cherry blossom motif * When two words are united in one word, the pronunciation of the i…Continue reading Sakura (Japanese Cherry)
Cho (Butterfly)
Motif of butterfly has been used on various things. MayumiHi! I’m an enthusiastic Kimono consultant, the manager of Project Japan. Bey…Continue reading Cho (Butterfly)
Yukiwa (Snow Wreath)
The shape of the snow crystal is usually a concentric and hexagonal. The “Snow Wreath” is a stylized motif of the snow crystal, …Continue reading Yukiwa (Snow Wreath)
Japanese Traditional Colors – Achromatic color
ACROMATIC COLOR(Black, White and Gray) The range of achromatic color is very wide. Many grayish colors were expressed as the colors of Japan…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Achromatic color