Events & Festivals

Why Do Japanese Festivals Stir Our Emotions So Deeply?

Why do Japanese festivals touch our hearts so deeply? Explore the sacred origins, the cultural inheritance, and the fleeting beauty that make Japan's traditional festivals a profound emotional experience.
2025.01.30
Events & FestivalsJapanese Spirit
Craftsmanship

The Beauty Within Iron: Nambu Tekki, Japan’s Iron-Bound Art

Discover the art of Nambu Tekki—Japan’s traditional ironware with 400 years of history, embodying wabi-sabi, craftsmanship, and practical beauty.
2025.01.19
Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship

The Beauty of Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship – The Allure of Kutani Ware

Discover the timeless allure of Kutani Ware! From the vibrant Kutani Gosai colors to diverse traditional patterns and the artistry of skilled craftsmen, explore the rich history and beauty of this celebrated Japanese craft.
2025.01.14
Craftsmanship
Culture

Are Japanese People Truly Non-Religious?

Are the Japanese really non-religious? Discover the hidden spirituality in Japan's everyday life through traditions like Shinto rituals, Buddhist practices, and Western influences such as Christmas and church weddings.
2025.01.10
CultureJapanese Spirit
Culture

Why Do Japanese People Bow?

Explore the cultural significance of bowing in Japan. Learn about its origins in Buddhism, its role in modern etiquette, and the differences between eshaku, keirei, and saikeirei.
2025.01.09
CultureJapanese Spirit
Culture

How Do Japanese People Spend New Year’s Eve?

Discover how Japanese people celebrate New Year's Eve with unique traditions like New Year's cleaning, making osechi, and the iconic year-end soba. Learn about the customs, rituals, and the warm, family-centered atmosphere that define this special occasion in Japan.
2025.01.03
Culture
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