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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...

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7 Occasions to Wear a Japanese Kimono

The kimono is famously a traditional garment that originates from Japan.  With many different styles, colours, materials, and patterns to choose from – kimonos are worn to a variety of different occasions....

7 Occasions to Wear a Japanese Kimono

The kimono is famously a traditional garment that originates from Japan.  With many different styles, colours, materials, and patterns to choose from – kimonos are worn to a variety of different occasions....

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Discovering the Basic Beliefs of Shintōism

Shintō beliefs comprise indigenous Japanese religious beliefs and practices, and the word Shintō was brought into use to create separation between indigenous beliefs from those of Buddhism. In this post,...

Discovering the Basic Beliefs of Shintōism

Shintō beliefs comprise indigenous Japanese religious beliefs and practices, and the word Shintō was brought into use to create separation between indigenous beliefs from those of Buddhism. In this post,...

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What Is Harajuku Style?

You might have heard the word ‘Harajuku’ before and associate it with outlandish fashion, but what is Harajuku style? Harajuku is a fascinating subculture movement encompassing a range of different...

What Is Harajuku Style?

You might have heard the word ‘Harajuku’ before and associate it with outlandish fashion, but what is Harajuku style? Harajuku is a fascinating subculture movement encompassing a range of different...

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Celebrating Father's Day in Japan

Father's Day in Japan, or 父の日(chichi no hi), shares many similarities with the British holiday. Read on to learn how to celebrate Father's Day the Japanese way, and discover some...

Celebrating Father's Day in Japan

Father's Day in Japan, or 父の日(chichi no hi), shares many similarities with the British holiday. Read on to learn how to celebrate Father's Day the Japanese way, and discover some...