Tea-ceremony Wagashi with tea ceremony of October
October is a month of enjoying moon-viewing called Otsukimi in Japanese.
At this time of the year, there are many delicious foods available, such a...
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Kimono Trivia of Japanese hemp leaf pattern / Traditional Kimono pattern ④
Japanese hemp leaf pattern, called "Asanoha" is a geometric pattern of hexagons connecting rhombus shapes.
This pattern has been used to decora...
Shrine Shrine stamp in Hawaii!? Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
Did you know that there are shrines overseas where you can get a shrine stamp?
That's the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu, Oahu, ...
Tea-ceremony Wagashi with tea ceremony of September
In Japane, 9th of September is one of the five festivals, called 'Chou-yo'.
This is also known as the "Chrysanthemum Festival" because people decor...
Shrine Asaskusa Sensoji Temple, the place to go in a kimono
Sensouji Temple is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo.
Did you know that it is the oldest temple in Tokyo? It was founded in 628...
Tea-ceremony Wagashi with tea ceremony of August
Summer is in full swing in August.
It seems like every year the heat gets hotter and hotter.
In Japan, August is the season of Obon, when we wel...
Souveir Secretary’s recommendation! “Denish bread” from “Moncher” in Yurakucho
This is their specialty Danish bread.
They use a lot of fresh butter and fresh cream, and every step of the process, from preparation to baki...
Souveir Secretary’s recommendation! “Dorayaki” from “Kameju” in Asakusa
Have you ever heard a Japanese snack called "Dorayaki"?
Dorayaki is a Japanese red bean pancake. Also, it is famous for what Doraemon (Japane...
Tea-ceremony Introduction of starter 6-pieces set for Tea Ceremony Practice
Have you ever thought you want to do Japanese tea ceremony called "Sado"?
Japanese tea ceremony is tended to be thought too difficult to learn, but...
Kimono Origin of Japanese arrow pattern / Traditional Kimono pattern ③
Yagasuri. "Japanese arrow pattern"
Japanese arrow pattern, called "Yagasuri" is a pattern of white and colored arrow feathers arranged vertically i...