Japanese the Game: Language Learning Card Game
Japanese the Game is a card game idea that began on Kickstarter in early 2014 with a goal of $5700. By the end of the campaign, it raised $128,808. Obviously, a lot of people thought this was a great…
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Sailor Moon exhibition in Roppongi!
This will definitely be a fest for fans – from April 16th until June 19th you will be able to visit the Sailor Moon exhibition at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. The exhibition will be held at th…
Gyotaku: The ancient Japanese art of printing fish - K. Erica Dodge
How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create …
Cutting Edge Containers - Tech Trends - News - NHK WORLD - English
Ability to crush a PET bottle easily is helpful in Japan because it helps to prevent trash cans from getting full, especially during the hot summer. Tech Trends Japanese food and beverage …
Kata and Kiai in Martial and Other Arts
Hi-yah! A stoic martial arts hero dramatically works his way through a series of deadly techniques handed down from generation to generation, punctuated by a fearsome shout. It’s a familiar sc…
Tokyo Excess: Okashi (Sweets) Land, Character Street and Ramen Street at First Avenue, Tokyo Station
First Avenue Tokyo Station is connected directly to the Yaesu exits of Tokyo Station in the basement, first and second floor. It is a specialized three story mall with 100 shops. There is Okashi La…
Kanamara Matsuri: The Irony Behind the Infamous Japanese Penis Festival
Last spring, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan. My study abroad program started in April, just in time for beautiful weather and cherry blossoms to greet us American college kids.…
A Beginner's Guide To Sake (Sake 101) | Boutique Japan
A trip to Japan would not be complete without a little sake tasting! But unless you are an avid sake drinker, it can be hard to know where to begin. To help you navigate the world of sake, we've…
Tokujin Yoshioka’s Transparent Glass Teahouse Puts a Rainbow in Your Hand
Tokujin Yoshioka’s glass teahouse that opened in April 2015 in front of the Shorenin Temple in Kyoto The teahouse plays a central role in the Japanese tea ceremony. It is…
What is Echigo Tsumari Art Field? - Echigo-Tsumari Art Field
Here is a living art field, that you can go and visit if you want a break in rural Japan. As our civilization reaches a critical juncture, the rich nature of the satoyama existence in Echi…