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Jan 06 ,2020

The beautiful spirit of Japanese ~ Express blessings with Mizuhiki ~

Have you noticed? The Japanese shugibukuro (special envelope for monetary gifts), kagami-mochi / round rice cake and kadomatsu for New Year decoration are all decorated with beautiful "paper strings". Moreover, these paper strings are in all kinds of shapes... !

  • Traditional Culture
Dec 28 ,2019

New year celebration customs in Japan; "Kagami mochi".

Just what is the purpose of this thing that looks like a snowman that you often find in supermarkets and stores around the end of the year?

  • Japan Trend
Nov 23 ,2019

Great Scenery - Red Leaves Viewing Spot Geibikei Gorge & Iwate Park in Iwate Prefecture

In addition to enjoy fall leaves, you can also try your luck!

  • Spot & Travel
Oct 05 ,2019

Manga Design Exhibition 2019 at JCC, Singapore!

The well-loved manga design exhibition held in Singapore last year (2018) will continue this year (2019)!

Besides the exhibition "Manga Design Exhibition ~ Connecting Chinese and Japanese through Manga Design ~" held in Beijing, China from September 4th to 15th, 2019, "Manga Design Exhibition 2019" will be held from October 5th to 19th at Japan Creative Centre (Embassy of Japan in Singapore)!

  • Japan Trend
Sep 07 ,2019

The right yukata for the right time! How to coordinate your yukata, hairstyle and obi!

Summer in Japan means; yukata season!
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when buying or renting a yukata?
So many designs, colors, patterns, not to mention picking the right hairdo, shoes and accessories... how to make the right choices?

  • Traditional Culture
  • Fashion & Makeup
Aug 06 ,2019

Make Authentic Matcha at Home! Recommended Goods of THE MATCHA TOKYO

We have introduced something about the authentic organic matcha cafe named THE MATCHA TOKYO OMOTESANDO in the previous article.
Click to read Part.1 for your favorite menu and the specialties!

  • Spot & Travel
  • Food & Sweets
Jul 19 ,2019

Experience the Matcha Making! @THE MATCHA TOKYO OMOTESANDO

In the last article, I introduced to you a real organic matcha cafe shop called "THE MATCHA TOKYO OMOTESANDO". If you want to know the specific menu of this store and its unique features, please click to see Part.1!

  • Traditional Culture
  • Food & Sweets
Jun 26 ,2019

Real Organic Matcha Cafe Shop - THE MATCHA TOKYO OMOTESANDO

This time we arrived at the organic matcha specialty store "THE MATCHA TOKYO OMOTESANDO" which is only a 3-minute walk from the Meiji-jingumae station♪

  • Food & Sweets
Jun 03 ,2019

Eleven famous places for Ajisai viewing

Baiu season (June to July) is coming soon, and at the same time, the colorful Ajisai will also be in full bloom during this period. Here, we'd like to introduce to you several viewing places in Kanto where you can enjoy a sheet of Ajisai and its viewing period.

  • Spot & Travel
May 14 ,2019

The Meanings Behind Traditional Japanese Patterns That Even Japanese People Don't Know!? ~Part.4~

Countries all over the world develop their own patterns and small objects to ward off ill luck and evil based on their own cultures. This time in part 4, MdJ will summarize and introduce to you traditional Japanese patterns with effect of warding off ill luck and evil in Japan!

  • Traditional Culture
May 08 ,2019

【Tokyo】5 nostalgic attractions~Taking Toden Arakawa Line to start off~

Do you know the trams in Tokyo?

Yes! "Toden Arakawa Line", the only tram existing in Tokyo, which has been in operation since Meiji 44th (1911), is still galloping full of energy!

  • Spot & Travel
Mar 16 ,2019

JAPAN CULTURE PROJECT Part 3: Washoku Finally published!

Japan Culture Project by Manga Design:
Japan Culture Project by Manga Design is about the Japanese cultural art that roots matsuri festivals, washoku, traditional techniques and fashion in daily life. It is visualized by the Japanese original technique of expression–MANGA DESIGN and published via websites and exhibitions at home and abroad. It is a cultural creative promotion project aimed at promoting public interests in Japanese culture. The project is also being carried out as a talent development project in arts and culture, with the collaboration of industry‐university‐government and the participation of students from the fine arts university as well.

  • Traditional Culture

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Yukata vs Kimono vs Hakama

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The Meanings Behind Traditional Japanese Patterns That Even Japanese People Don't Know!?

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【Male Article】Type and Difference of Kimono

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Japanese honourable hairstyle! The origin of samurai's "chonmage"

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Summary of Types of Japanese Student Uniforms ~Boy's Uniforms~

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Summary of Types of Japanese Student Uniforms

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The definition of beauty!? What kind of women does Yamato Nadeshiko refer to?

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【episode 12】Lucky Guy

1

Comic & Anime lovers must know! "Doujinshi"! What is that??

2

:: TAKASHI MURAKAMI :: Behind Smiling Flowers :: All about Japanese Artist ::

3

Yukata vs Kimono vs Hakama

4

The Meanings Behind Traditional Japanese Patterns That Even Japanese People Don't Know!?

5

【Male Article】Type and Difference of Kimono

6

Japanese honourable hairstyle! The origin of samurai's "chonmage"

7

Summary of Types of Japanese Student Uniforms ~Boy's Uniforms~

8

Summary of Types of Japanese Student Uniforms

9

The definition of beauty!? What kind of women does Yamato Nadeshiko refer to?

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