Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is one of the most notable ukiyo-e artists of recent years, and was the only Japanese selected as “The 100 most important people of the millennium by Life...
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Why is Sushi so Popular around the World?
Sushi is a dish that is extremely popular in Japan and is known as the "Japanese sole food". Not only that Sushi goes around on the conveyor belt, but also around the world in different forms. Let's...
Kyoto is in a Rush to open Luxury Hotels
In Kyoto, there are many old “Machiya” houses that are more than 100 years old, and if you go to the suburbs, you will find abundant greenery and nature. Now, New hotels that take advantage of the...
Three Ultimate “Gekiga” Works of Takao Saito
On September 24, 2021, the Japanese Gekiga artist, Takao Saito, passed away at the age of 84. We pray for his soul resting in peace and would like to introduce three of the best works left by...
Exploring Japan’s Unique Culture, City Pop Music
There is a type of pop music unique to Japan that depicts sophisticated urban scenes with a colorful sense and a sentimental melancholy. In recent years, it has been described as "City Pop," and is...
Japanese checker design “Ichimatsu-Moyo” fits from luxury to daily necessities
What’s Ichimatsu-Moyo?“Ichimatsu-Moyo” is the name of a checkered design that has historically been loved all over the world. It is a pattern in which the eyes of the lattice are lined up in...
Bamboo brings Richness to your Life
The Japanese people have a deep relationship with bamboo, even from a global perspective. This is because bamboo has excellent functionality as a living tool and also because it can be used to...
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[Inden]The Oldest Leather Product Brand In the World
Speaking of the world's oldest leather goods brand, "DELVAUX" is famous, but there is also a deer leather Product brand in Japan that quietly exists as a traditional craft. That brand is...
Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibition in Spring 2021.
Ikenobo held the Spring Ikebana Exhibition at Mar. 19-22, 2021. We will report on the history of the Ikebana and the scene of the exhibition.the Top of “Ikebana”People living in Japan came into...
ICHIZAWA SHINZABURO HANPU bags step to abroad online sales.
In the spring of 2021, ICHIZAWA SHINZABURO HANPU began their Bags selling online abroad. It's a long-awaited news that's extremely pleasing for Canvas Bags fans. Not changed since 1905."ICHIZAWA...