Tag Archives: Christmas

Wow! Christmas “Sushi” Cakes!?

In Japan, people celebrate Christmas as a winter fun event, and many households order Christmas cakes before Christmas Eve. Strawberry shortcake, chocolate cake, bûche de Noël, ice cream cake…while there…

Japanese Furoshiki Cloth table cloth lap robe

  This is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth called a “furoshiki.” Furoshiki have been used in Japan through the ages. They are used mainly for wrapping gifts, but you can…

What to Say to Your Children Who Doubt Santa Claus?

Being introduced Western culture, many Japanese households do the “Santa ritual”. Since Christmas is right around the corner, parents are now starting to prepare for the ritual.     I…

Japanese Furoshiki wall art christmas gift wrapping

  This is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth called a “furoshiki.” Furoshiki have been used in Japan through the ages. They are used mainly for wrapping gifts, but you can…

Kawaii & Easy! Santa Claus ORIGAMI — Christmas Decoration

This cute and easy ORIGAMI Santa Claus would be a perfect Christmas craft to make with small children. These origami Santa Clauses were made by a Japanese nursery teacher, who…

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