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Exploring how to make a bento box.

How to Make a Bento Box

A traditional Japanese bento box is one of the many amazing parts of Japanese food culture. Not only are they affordable and healthy, but they are also widely accessible and...

How to Make a Bento Box

A traditional Japanese bento box is one of the many amazing parts of Japanese food culture. Not only are they affordable and healthy, but they are also widely accessible and...

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2021 Black Friday Deals at The Japanese Shop

Are you looking forward to seeing the amazing 2021 Black Friday deals we have for you this year? Last year we had some great deals on kimono, tableware, stationery and...

2021 Black Friday Deals at The Japanese Shop

Are you looking forward to seeing the amazing 2021 Black Friday deals we have for you this year? Last year we had some great deals on kimono, tableware, stationery and...

What is Culture Day in Japan?

What is Culture Day in Japan?

Culture Day, known as Bunka no Hi, is an annual national holiday in Japan. Held on November 3rd, the day is primarily used to celebrate culture, the arts, and academia. History...

What is Culture Day in Japan?

Culture Day, known as Bunka no Hi, is an annual national holiday in Japan. Held on November 3rd, the day is primarily used to celebrate culture, the arts, and academia. History...

How the Japanese Celebrate Halloween

How the Japanese Celebrate Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, where better to look for celebration inspiration than Japan? After all, the Japanese love their festivals (celebrating approximately a whopping 200,000 a year!) and are masters...

How the Japanese Celebrate Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, where better to look for celebration inspiration than Japan? After all, the Japanese love their festivals (celebrating approximately a whopping 200,000 a year!) and are masters...

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Traditional Japanese Archery – Kyudo and Yabusam

Traditional Japanese archery is an ancient martial art that's been practised throughout Japan since prehistoric times. The art of Japanese archery has been romanticised throughout history due to its breath-taking...

Traditional Japanese Archery – Kyudo and Yabusam

Traditional Japanese archery is an ancient martial art that's been practised throughout Japan since prehistoric times. The art of Japanese archery has been romanticised throughout history due to its breath-taking...

Celebrating Respect for the Aged Day

Celebrating Respect for the Aged Day

Respect for the Aged Day (Keiro-no-Hi) is a treasured national holiday in Japan. A day to give respect and honour to Japan’s elderly population, it is always held on the third Monday...

Celebrating Respect for the Aged Day

Respect for the Aged Day (Keiro-no-Hi) is a treasured national holiday in Japan. A day to give respect and honour to Japan’s elderly population, it is always held on the third Monday...