Ōmisoka(大晦日): Japanese New Year’s Eve Traditions Explained
As the final day of the year, Ōmisoka (大晦日, New Year’s Eve) is one of the most important days in Japan. Unlike Western countries, where December 31st is often filled…
Hozuki(鬼灯)、Japanese (Chinese) Lantern Plant
Today, when I was walking on the street, I found the nostalgic plant. The Japanese lantern plant (紫湊草, Hōzuki) is a vibrant and culturally significant plant often associated with Obon,…
Jugoya (Otsukimi);”Moon Viewing.” 十五夜 (Jūgoya) in Minami Aizu, Fukushima
Otsukimi: Japan’s Beautiful Moon-Viewing Tradition What is Otsukimi? Otsukimi means “Moon Viewing.” 十五夜 (Jūgoya) refers to the traditional Japanese celebration of the full moon, observed on the 15th night of…
Japanese New Year (お正月): Traditions & Celebrations
A Happy New Year! 今年もよろしくお願いいたします。 In Japan, New Year’s (お正月, Oshōgatsu) is the most important holiday of the year. Unlike Western countries that celebrate with fireworks and parties, Japan’s New…
It’s a New Stage of Life: The Entrance Ceremony in Japan
Spring in Japan is not just about cherry blossoms—it is also the season of new beginnings. As the school year starts in April, families across the country prepare for one…
Kimono in The Special Occasion, Kyogen(狂言) in Hiroshima
Kimono clothing has been used for long time period. Some times are used in festive occasion, others are used on daily basis. Here is one of the festive occasion showing…
How to enjoy cherry blossoms.
One of my home country’s representation is definitely Cherry Blossoms. We can feel and smell of spring coming soon in addition to cherry blossoms bloomed. It depends on the countries.…
The season for Graduation from schools is coming!
We have a different education system in Japan from Canada, which is schools begin from April and end in March. In March, there are a lot of graduation ceremonies under…
Monkiri(紋切り型)2 We make Packaging one by one!
Yes, we make even paper bags by hand. After we cut papers (Monkiri, Japanese traditional paper cutting), we paste it on the paper bag. Hope even paper bags are very…
Monkiri(紋切り型）We make only one for you!!
When customers buy our product, we always wrap with the special package. Because we would like to share the speciality with them. Our paper bag is original, based on the…