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Author: RoYuMi
Learn about traditional Japanese masks and their uses
Traditional Japanese masks (お面) are mostly decorative and can be found most easily at festivals and shrine events. Other masks are worn during certain Shinto dances or by Noh theater actors who wear them when performing a role on stage. Most of these masks are archetypes taken from myths, ancient dances and some that have… Read more
We recommend this Collection of Juvenile Novels to practice your Japanese! (book)
For those of you who are learning Japanese, we recommend this selection of classic works of universal literature, presented in a youthful collection in a Japanese version with well-known titles. Many times it is easier to read in another language if you have previously read the story of the book. This collection comprises kanji from… Read more
Izumo Taisha – The place where Shinto deities gather
Izumo Taisha Shrine (出雲大社) is located in the city of Izumo in Shimane Prefecture , an hour west of Matsue by train and is one of the most important shrines in Japan. There are no records of exactly when Izumo Taisha Shrine was built, although it is often considered the oldest shrine in Japan as… Read more
Fun Facts about Japan in the Edo era (1603 to 1867)
Japan is a country that is always at the forefront and will never cease to surprise us! That is why we present you these curious facts about Tokyo, its capital in times of the Edo Era (1603 to 1867) that you may not have known! 70% of the population of Edo were men Women made… Read more
Tanabata 七夕 – Star Festival
Every year in Japan, the famous ” Tanabata ” (たなばたó七夕) is celebrated, a holiday that takes place on July 7 (the seventh day of the seventh month, in the lunar calendar, which is about a month before the Gregorian calendar) Some localities celebrate it on August 7, it is the case of the most famous… Read more
Pokemon Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Colorful Interactive Display
To celebrate 25 years of its wonderful, ever-expanding world that began as an 8-bit game, an interactive exhibition called “Pokemon Colors” will travel to various cities in Japan, starting with Tokyo. Pokemon Colors will kick off at the Matsuya Ginza Department Store on July 22, and will include 4 interactive areas, an art workshop area,… Read more
Why are kimonos so expensive?
A question I frequently receive is “Why are Kimonos so expensive?” One day I tried to ask my Japanese students the same question in kimono class, and one of the students replied, “Because they are hand-sewn.” At least he thought about the answer, and the answer he gave is not entirely wrong. In most cases… Read more
Japan Post To Honor Tokyo Olympics Medalists With Golden Mailboxes
Japan will replace red mailboxes with gold ones at venues tied to medalist champions at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in honor of their achievements, according to the government and Japan Post Co. , Japan’s national postal system. Every time a Japanese athlete wins a gold medal at the Olympic or Paralympic Games , a current… Read more
Tribute to the resistance of the Tohoku Region during the HIBIYA FESTIVAL 2021
Festivals are a very important part of Japanese culture. They’re a day of celebration for just about every reason you can think of, and because they’re spread out over the year, there’s always one on our “must go” list. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has made it very difficult to hold the festivals, and although we are unable… Read more
Essential Ingredients for preparing Japanese Dishes
If you are thinking of buying ingredients to prepare Japanese food, you can start with this list of essential ingredients that we offer you! Once you have these ingredients you can combine them properly and have almost all the flavors and seasonings of Japanese cuisine! 1. SOY SAUCE (Shouyu、醬油) This is one of the most… Read more