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Autumn in Japan: The Season of the Arts

Autumn in Japan: The Season of the Arts

I love Autumn. Autumn is the season when the air begins to carry a refreshing coolness, and the world seems a little quieter and calmer. In Japan, after the hot,...

Autumn in Japan: The Season of the Arts

I love Autumn. Autumn is the season when the air begins to carry a refreshing coolness, and the world seems a little quieter and calmer. In Japan, after the hot,...

A Ramen Route – mapping Japan’s best bowls, and what will you find out at the end of the journey?

A Ramen Route – mapping Japan’s best bowls, and...

A comforting bowl of Ramen noodles… Ramen has always been close to my heart. It is not just food for me—it is a part of my life, my culture, and...

A Ramen Route – mapping Japan’s best bowls, and...

A comforting bowl of Ramen noodles… Ramen has always been close to my heart. It is not just food for me—it is a part of my life, my culture, and...

Essential Manners and Etiquette for Overseas Travelers Visiting Japan

Essential Manners and Etiquette for Overseas Tr...

Japan has always been a popular destination for travel enthusiasts. Have you been fortunate enough to visit and soak in the culture, or are you still dreaming of going someday? ...

Essential Manners and Etiquette for Overseas Tr...

Japan has always been a popular destination for travel enthusiasts. Have you been fortunate enough to visit and soak in the culture, or are you still dreaming of going someday? ...

Discovering the Art of Echizen Washi: a prestigious washi paper

Discovering the Art of Echizen Washi: a prestig...

What is Echizen Washi? Echizen is a name of a region in Fukui prefecture, which is located on the western coast of the Japan Sea, in the Hokuriku region of...

Discovering the Art of Echizen Washi: a prestig...

What is Echizen Washi? Echizen is a name of a region in Fukui prefecture, which is located on the western coast of the Japan Sea, in the Hokuriku region of...

Discover the 2000-Year-Old Hidden Gem: Ise Grand Shrine

Discover the 2000-Year-Old Hidden Gem: Ise Gran...

Hi, I’m Naomi, the Customer Service Manager & Digital Social Media Creator for The Japanese Shop! I just came back from Japan at the end of May and I travelled...

Discover the 2000-Year-Old Hidden Gem: Ise Gran...

Hi, I’m Naomi, the Customer Service Manager & Digital Social Media Creator for The Japanese Shop! I just came back from Japan at the end of May and I travelled...

‘One time, one meeting’ 一期一会 – Do you know Four Character Idioms?

‘One time, one meeting’ 一期一会 – Do you know Four...

If you follow our Instagram, you might have seen our reels explaining those Japanese phrases: 一期一会 (Ichi-go Ichi-e), 桜梅桃李 (Ohbai Tori), and 切磋琢磨 (Sessa Takuma). Some of you showed interest...

‘One time, one meeting’ 一期一会 – Do you know Four...

If you follow our Instagram, you might have seen our reels explaining those Japanese phrases: 一期一会 (Ichi-go Ichi-e), 桜梅桃李 (Ohbai Tori), and 切磋琢磨 (Sessa Takuma). Some of you showed interest...