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For “ikebana” arrangements, we use a round brass (there are plastic ones also) plate studded with sharp needles called a “kenzan” to …

Centuries ago (in the Kamakura-Edo period), Ninja served feudal lords or Daimyō as secret agents.  Unlike samurai warriors who were bound to …

“Ikebana” is a traditional Japanese style of flower arrangement.  The purpose of Ikebana is to enjoy the natural beauty of flowers and …

“Tatami” is a traditional Japanese flooring material.  It is made from dried grass, and is most often found in the form of …

“Diamond Fuji” is an atmospheric optical phenomenon where the sun appears to lie on top of Mount Fuji.  This brief event only …

Furisode is a special type of traditional Japanese dress or Kimono. Furisode are typically worn by young women on very important occasions such …

Young people in Japan are considered to be adults when they reach 20, not 21.  “Seijin no Hi” or “Coming of Age …

A snowman is called a “yuki daruma” in Japanese. “Yuki” means snow, and “Daruma” is a lucky round doll with no legs.  …

This round doll called “Daruma” is considered a good luck charm in Japan. Daruma was the name of a Buddhist priest who …

Instead of Christmas cards, we Japanese people exchange New Year Cards, or nengajo. Unlike Christmas cards, these are postcards. You can mail …