Soroban: Japanese Abacus Origin, History, and Tutorial
Soroban - a traditional abacus used in Japan, nowadays replaced by electric calculators Soroban is Japanese abacus which has been…
Japanology
Origami Art: Origin, History, and Fantastic Folding Works
Origami Art with Dynamic Sophistication Origami Art- Japanese paper folding works are widely popular around the world and its elaborate…
Sakura: History of the Most Iconic Flower of Japanese Spirit
Sakura - Cherry Blossom - is by far the iconic flower of Japanese spirit in comparison with other flowers or…
Satoyama: Japanese Mindscape of Nature as Ideal Ecosystem
Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture, where the original scenery of Japan remains. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…
Japanese Patterns: Traditional Motifs and Designs
Japanese Patterns and Designs Full of Dynamic Interpretation of Nature Japanese Patterns - The simplified beauty of nature is seen…
Omikuji: Fortune Slip at Shinto Shrines and Temples in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - 15 March 2017: Omikuji (Paper Fortune) in a drawer at Senso ji. “Omikuji” is a strip of…
Oshogatsu: Joyful Japanese New Year Celebration
Sunrise and Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosu Oshogatsu: How Do Japanese Celebrate The New Year? Oshogatsu - the Japanese New…
Bon Odori Festival: Japanese Buddhist Custom in Summer
TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 10 2012: Paper lanterns and the stage of the Tsukiji Honganji Bon Odori Matsuri - the…
Chado: History of Japanese Tea Rituals with Zen Spirit
Japanese tea ceremony, a woman in kimono holding a tea cup Chado - "The Way of Tea" or "Chano-yu" aka…
Kyudo: History and Differences Compared to Western Archery
Kyudo Japanese Archery Kyudo is Japanese Archery which is called "The Way of the Bow". Among other martial arts, it possesses…