Many Japanese children take lessons outside of school or kindergarten. The popular lessons are, piano, swimming, violin, [W:abacus] (soroban), Japanese calligraphy (syodo), painting, baseball, and soccer. Some parents have…

  I introduced to you about the Japanese NOREN before on this Blog. NOREN is a Japanese traditional door curtain. Persimmon Juice Dye -Hand Made by a Japanese Professional Craftsman….

  It might be because of the depression; the behavior of Japanese consumers has been changing. Most noticeable changes are the popularity of low priced products and the increasing of…

This is a sequel to “Japanese Unique Toilets Exhibition — Part 1 & 2” <Toilet Paper in the World>   Unique toilet papers from overseas were shown. There are colorful…

  This is sequel to “Japanese Unique Toilets Exhibition — Part 1.” If you haven’t read part 1, please read it first!! <The History of Japanese Toilets> 6.  Meiji period…

Last weekend, I went to TOTO Ltd. Chigasaki factory to see “Unique Toilet Exhibition.” It was very interesting to see the history of Japanese toilets and high-tech toilets, so let…

Tsukimi is the Japanese custom of moon viewing held in mid-autumn. Although the ancient Japan had the custom to appreciate the moon, tsukimi style moon viewing didn’t start until the…

This is a Japanese traditional hand-held [W:fan (implement)], “Sensu”. Sensu is a folding fan made of paper.   Made in JAPAN!   This is JAPAN Style!   You should follow…

  Many Japanese people believe that one’s blood type relates to the personality. It works just like “Personality of Astrology Signs.” Almost everyone knows his/her blood type and also has…

“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 people love ramen (Japanese noodle); therefore, ramen restaurants are every corner in Japan. They love ramen so much that they even try out the ramen at one restaurant…