[W:Daruma] are red and round Japanese wish dolls with no arms or legs. The model of daruma doll is a Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, who is the founder and first patriarch…

[W:Pachinko] is one of the most popular amusements in Japan. Pachinko parlors are everywhere, and it’s easy to find them because they are loud and bright. Pachinko is a kind…

This is Japanese portable chopsticks.   Made in JAPAN! This is JAPAN Style!   You should follow me on Twitter HERE.     If the eBay link is dead and…

A Japanese sword, katana is a single edged blade, curved, slender but cut anything! Katana are made from selected materials with high technique to make them “not break, not bend…

Bonsai is a miniature tree art originally started in ancient China. About 10th century, it was brought to Japan and developed into forms. The word “Bonsai” is Japanese and it…

The Furoshiki (Japanese traditional wrapping cloth) has been useful in Japan since long time ago. Because it has various ways of using. We can use it according to our purpose….

“100 Yen Shops” are literally “all items are 100 yen store.” They are very popular and everywhere in Japan. There are a variety of items such as food, clothing, cosmetics,…

Japanese cotton bands tied around one’s head are called hachimaki. They are worn for special events to raise one’s motivation and show determination. Hachimaki are used for agitate events, such…

This is Japanese SHIGARAKI-yaki ceramic vase.     Made in JAPAN! This is JAPAN Style!     You should follow me on Twitter here.   If the eBay link is…

Undou-kai (sports festival, sports day) is a cliché material in anime and manga. It’s a big event in Japanese school. Undou-kai are usually held in September or October. Students make…

In Japan, Internet Café (known as Netto cafe) and [W:Manga cafe] (known as Manga kissa) have been popular since about 2002. The cafés are cozy, fun and convenient! Concerning the…