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Japanology

Tengu: The Legendary Japanese Creature of the Mountain

A Tengu in a forest. Tengu - is the legendary creature attached to the mountain or forest in Japan. They…

Shichi-Go-San: Japanese Celebration of Children Age of 7, 5, 3

Celebration of Shichigosan. A 3-year-old girl. A traditional Japanese event. Shichi-Go-San - November 15th is a special day for children…

Japanese Family Crest: List of the Lineage Symbols

Japanese Family Crest - it is only for the Royal Family and the nobles in the western world, the family…

Japanese Shrine Gate, Torii: Boundary between the Secular and the Sacred

Viewed from a hiking trail, a black and white photo of an old, weathered, sacred Shinto torii gate in a…

Yoroi Style: Japanese Armor in the Age of Civil Wars

Fully equipped Japanese samurai (Soma Nomaoi Festival) Yoroi Style - Japanese armor in the age of civil wars varies in…

Kiriko Cut Glass: Japanese “Kaleidoscopic” Tableware of Art

Edokiriko (traditional cut glass in Tokyo, Japan) Kiriko Cut Glass - Impressive geometric patterns with clear and vivid colors' glassware…

Fuchico on the Cup: Humorous Tiny Toy from Japan

Sailor Fighter Fuchico on the edge of the cold brew coffee Fuchico, the Tiny Toy Can Make Your Desk the…

Swan Incoming: Flying Schedule and Where to Spot Them in Japan

The beautiful, white Bewick's Swan flying in the winter sky of Japan Swan Incoming: When autumn deepens and hears the…