A rosacea flower that is in full bloom for only about two weeks at most is the cherry blossom. In Japan, this is called “Sakura”. As spring comes, Sakura blooming forecasts are reported on news...
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Report: Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibition in Spring 2023
Spring arrives with many flowers in bloom after cold winter. At the center of Kyoto in March, many Ikebana creators try to make another flower bloom to express what they have ever achieved. Ikenobo...
Incredible Showa-POPs Playlists with Sax Solos and Riffs
The coined word “J-POP” was born in 1989, which referred to a Japanese music genre with Western Pop and Rock influences. Especially, the stylish and distinctive melodies that existed in the 1980s...
Top 3 Luxury Teaware Brands from Japan, with Ancient and Honorable
In Japan, many kilns have existed since ancient times, producing unique ceramics and porcelain that make the most of the local soil. In modern times, they have also blended cultures from other...
Using Chopsticks with the Japanese Style Benefits Your Life Better
It may seem that to eat with chopsticks alone is very difficult, but once you can get the hang of how to use, the barrier is easier to overcome than you might think. And most importantly, the...
The JDM Sports Cars in Anime Stories
Recently, there has been an abnormal demand for discontinued sports cars, which were sold by various Japanese automobile manufacturers in the 1980-90s. Their sales prices are said to easily exceed...
Cuzen Matcha: Breaking the Common Belief as Powders with Sustainability
Matcha is an essential part of the tea ceremony in Japan and a superfood in the U.S., but the shape, “powder” has made it difficult for them to drink. However, a passionate man with a machine is...
Kabuki On Demand, Start Overseas
Kabuki On Demand, the official paid video distribution service for Kabuki, has begun distribution to overseas markets on 1st Nov. 2022. The first distribution is scheduled to 9 regions, Australia,...
Yusaku Matsuda’s Yakuza Action Changed the Story Line of “BLACK RAIN”
On 6 November 1989, at 6:45pm, an actor passed away at age 40. His name is Yusaku Matsuda. Black Rain TM & Copyright (C) 1989 by Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. TM,(R)...
Anime History #4: The Revolutionary Legacies of Go Nagai’s Battle Sexy Heroine Genre
Have you ever heard of the animation “Grentizer”? This work is one of the Mazinger series. In Japan, Mazinger Z is well-known, but in the Arab world and Europe, the Grendizer is better. The author...
J-POP: A Chill Playlist of Tokyo Having Many Faces
Tokyo is the capital and gateway to Japan and voted "the best city in the world" (Conde Nast Traveler, 2021). It is a very multifaceted and attractive city, possessing a historic downtown that has...
Japanese Rice Snack “Beika” filling in Both your Wellness and Desire for Sweets
Recently, Wheat prices have increased. This is not only due to a surge in demand caused by the increase in the world population, but also to major changes in world affairs. On such occasions, rice,...
Japanese Top Three Kitchen Knives-Producing Cities and Their Recommended Brands
Japanese culture has recently been attracting a lot of attention abroad. Anime and other subcultures are popular, but Japanese food is extremely popular due to the growing health consciousness. And...
Why is “Zen” Attracted to World Executive Leaders?
Do you know that Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, was heavily influenced by Zen? Apple products, such as iPhone, are highly regarded not only for their functionality and usability, but also for their...
“JanKen” is a Game Deciding who wins Most Fairly Between Adults and Children
What do you use when you want to decide something or play a simple game? Like the positional decision made before a football match, a coin toss is often held in the Western, while in Japan, “Janken”...
Takeshi Kitano Comedian Rhapsody
"Takeshi Kitano" is a film director who has made a name for himself as "the world's Kitano". He has another name, which is "Beat Takeshi "as a Comedian. The Last Comedian of Asakusa, "Beat...
Finding Cool and Beautiful J-POP Music from Anime Ending Songs(Part1)
Japanese anime is widely popular throughout the world. Its existence is now synonymous with “Cool Japan.” An essential part of the excitement of anime is the anime songs that are played during...
Watch Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon, Again
Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon won the Golden Lion Venice Film Festival in 1951. Although it is a monochrome film, its visual beauty has never gone out of fashion. And, the film's unique narrative...
Darth Vader’s Kawaii Arrangements by Japanese Unique Items
“I am your father.” This line was uttered in the film Star Wars Episode Ⅴ: The Empire Strikes Back when he hunted down the protagonist Luke Skywalker and forced him to become his apprentice. The...
The List of Japanese Era Name “Gengo” Generates Interest in their History and Culture
Japanese “Gengo” is the only culture in the world that has been handed down only in Japan as era names. The 248th "Reiwa" is currently in use, but a look back at the past era names may provide some...