Music in the spring Despite being visited less frequently by tourists than other locations in Kyoto, Honpō-ji Temple is an exceptionally beautiful place to spend time while the sakura cherry blossoms are in flower. Founded ...
The J-pop superstars talk to HYPER JAPAN about their new releases and future dreams! Tokyo based boyband Da-iCE (pronounced like dice) have been tearing up dancefloors and their fans hearts for the best part of ...
Ever wondered about the straw ropes found at Shinto shrines and in Japanese homes? Find out more about shimenawa! Shimenawa (しめ縄) are ropes made of rice straw and hemp, and thanks to their spiritual meaning ...
From Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to beloved pet dogs, this cafe takes latte art to new heights―literally. Visiting Hat Coffee Hat Coffee is known for latte art, and it has long been on my ...
What are Japan’s mooks? And why are they so often sold with tote bags and zipper pouches?What is a mook (ムック)? Well, they’re somewhere between a magazine and a book, and so m(agazine) + (b)ook = mook. ...
Daikanyama is known for being chic and modern, populated by cafes and celebrities, but it’s also the place to find this beautiful old home.The Kyu Asakura House, also known as the Old Asakura House or ...
Used since ages past to welcome honoured guests and mark significant occasions, the ancient Japanese Tea Ceremony involves much more than simply preparing and serving tea. Sometimes known as the Way of Tea, it brings ...
About RITSUKO: Ritsuko‘s interest in flower arrangement started young, having watched her own mother’s ikebana flower arrangement since childhood. She entered the “Ikenobo” school for ikebana in the year 1990 and received a teaching diploma in ...
The collection returns to the capital The National Art Center in Tokyo is currently hosting one of the year’s best exhibitions of Japanese pop culture, ‘Manga Toshi Tokyo’, which returns after an excellent reception at ...
Historical Dramas in Japan I’m a big fan of old-school Samurai films or chanbara, as they are known in Japan. A black-and-white melodrama where swords clash and someone takes ages to die tragically in the ...
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