Japanese Culture
Harvest moon
As it is getting quite chilly in the evenings, I’m already starting to wear my autumn clothes. This is quite opposite to my Japanese family and friends, who are complaining...
Harvest moon
As it is getting quite chilly in the evenings, I’m already starting to wear my autumn clothes. This is quite opposite to my Japanese family and friends, who are complaining...
Ohanami and Bento Box
Ever since the 18th century, Japanese people have travelled out to many parks and gardens, taking with them bento boxes, so that they can eat under the cherry blossom; something...
Ohanami and Bento Box
Ever since the 18th century, Japanese people have travelled out to many parks and gardens, taking with them bento boxes, so that they can eat under the cherry blossom; something...
Shogun
In the 16th century, Japanese high-ranking samurai were very enthusiastic about the tea ceremony, practicing it and collecting their own beautiful tea pots, tea bowls, lacquer and bamboo ware, calligraphy...
Shogun
In the 16th century, Japanese high-ranking samurai were very enthusiastic about the tea ceremony, practicing it and collecting their own beautiful tea pots, tea bowls, lacquer and bamboo ware, calligraphy...
Geisha and The Tea Ceremony
I read an interesting article in the Guardian about the situation in Kyoto, where they are banning tourists from going to the Geisha district because of uncontrollable behaviour. I do...
Geisha and The Tea Ceremony
I read an interesting article in the Guardian about the situation in Kyoto, where they are banning tourists from going to the Geisha district because of uncontrollable behaviour. I do...
Toji (Winter Solstice)
This year’s winter solstice is on 22nd December. So it is pretty much the darkest time of the year right now. I know I will begin to feel so much...
Toji (Winter Solstice)
This year’s winter solstice is on 22nd December. So it is pretty much the darkest time of the year right now. I know I will begin to feel so much...
Slow Living and a Slow Life
I’m originally from Tokyo and used to live a very busy and stressful life. I didn’t like it, but thought that I simply had to put up with it as...
Slow Living and a Slow Life
I’m originally from Tokyo and used to live a very busy and stressful life. I didn’t like it, but thought that I simply had to put up with it as...