Wagara, or traditional Japanese patterns, often adorn kimonos and tenugui hand towels. Learning about the names and origins of these patterns will make us understand that they have long been used for summoning good fortune...

Stay Cool in the Summer Consisting of a kimono-style top and shorts, jinbei has traditionally been worn in Japan by men, women, and children during the summer. Jinbei is designed to keep the wearer cool...

Persimmon tannin, a naturally occurring material with various features such as waterproofing, durability, and deodorizing properties, has long been used in the daily lives of the Japanese whose culture centers around wood and paper.   Kakishibuzome...

Knowing how to drink sake in an authentic way allows you to enjoy the same drink in different ways. Here are some tips on how to prepare and drink sake in order to enjoy its...

Aizome (indigo dyeing) has been deeply established in the lives of the Japanese. It is a dyeing technique using indigo, a natural plant dye.Favored as an auspicious color during the days of the samurai, indigo...

Japanese gardens are classified into 3 types: pond gardens (chisen-teien), dry landscape gardens (karesansui), and open-air tea house gardens (roji or chaniwa). Pond gardens (Chisen-teien)As indicated by its name, a pond garden is a garden with...

Developed during the Edo Period, hanten is a traditional Japanese coat  that has gained popularity among the masses since the 18th century. Back then, it was mostly worn as a work uniform by laborers such...

Technology created through more than 350 years of history and traditionThrough the creativity, proficient skill and talent of its craftsmen, Nigara Knives continues to forge captivating kitchen knives. Chefs from Japan and other countries visit...

 Tea is drunk as an accompaniment to a meal, as a digestif , or as a thirst-quencher. It is dear to Japanese people's hearts. Without even paying any particular attention to it, Japanese people have...