Japan, with its long history and tradition, has managed to preserve many of its cultures, from the wearing of Kimonos, to Traditional Performance Arts such as Noh or Kabuki. Other traditions such as Calligraphy, Ikebana, Tea Ceremony and even martial arts remain popular pastimes among Japanese people today.
Tag: Tradition
How to Wear a Kimono – Women’s Edition
Whether you are celebrating the New Year, attending a tea ceremony or simply taking a stroll around a historic area like the Gion District of Kyoto or the Asakusa Shrine of Tokyo, wearing a kimono adds a special elegance to any outing — as well…
A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 1
A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make it one of the best…
A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 2
A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make it one of the best…
Japanese Pottery Craft Culture in Hyogo’s Tamba Ware
When I was a kid, my mother thought it was best to keep my brother and I occupied with a myriad of craft-making camps and workshops that filled our summer vacations. What probably started as a crafty (cough, cough pun intended) idea to keep a…
Traditional Japanese Craft of Kurotani Washi Paper in Kyoto
Ohhhh, hand-made paper. I remember going through and feeling my mother’s old collection of Japanese washi papers as a kid, loving the texture of the delicate veins of natural fibres weaved into a smooth layer. I even went through a phase of making my own…
Staying At a Traditional Japanese House in Tamba Sasayama’s Umetan FUJI
“Watch out for those deer!” I whispered, as a herd suddenly skipped across the road in the dark. It was a moonless night in Hyogo prefecture’s Tamba Sasayama (丹波篠山) as we headed to our accommodations at Umetan Fuji for the night. Our guide Michiko however,…
Soba Noodles Eating Tour in Izushi Castle Town, Hyogo
“Itadakimasu!“ With my stomach already dangerously at capacity, I dove into my last order of soba (buckwheat) noodles in the Japanese castle town of Izushi (出石). As my favourite go-to cold noodle dish during the summer months in Japan, I’m normally a bottomless pit when…
Farmstay in Izumi in a Traditional Home
Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural life of Izumi city (Kagoshima Prefecture) helped me to relax and also to remember my hometown in a Spanish rural area. Do you want to…
Hina Matsuri: A Day of Celebration For Girls
During Hinamatsuri literally “doll’s celebration”) beautiful ornamental dolls are displayed in Japan’s household to celebrate the good fortune of girls.
Charm, History, and White Mirin in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture
Nagareyama: Birthplace of White Mirin Nagareyama Honcho 流山本町 is the heart of a group of towns in Chiba Prefecture — including Noda, Kashiwa, and Matsudo — that used to be a single town and major center of trade for the Edogawa River. As the nation’s…