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Shibori Dyeing Techniques
As Shibori patterns grow more popular and more fashionable on the British high street, we thought we'd dig a little deeper into the history of the traditional Japanese tie-dyeing. Read...
Shibori Dyeing Techniques
As Shibori patterns grow more popular and more fashionable on the British high street, we thought we'd dig a little deeper into the history of the traditional Japanese tie-dyeing. Read...
9 Japanese Traditions
The Land of the Rising Sun is a country with historic and contempory traditions abound. While there may be plenty of Japanese traditions which come to mind, there are also...
9 Japanese Traditions
The Land of the Rising Sun is a country with historic and contempory traditions abound. While there may be plenty of Japanese traditions which come to mind, there are also...
What is the Japanese Tanabata Festival?
Japan is known for its many diverse festivals and vibrant celebrations, and the Tanabata Festival is one of the most prominent to take place during the glorious summer months. ‘Tanabata’...
What is the Japanese Tanabata Festival?
Japan is known for its many diverse festivals and vibrant celebrations, and the Tanabata Festival is one of the most prominent to take place during the glorious summer months. ‘Tanabata’...
Popular Sports in Japan
Sports have always been an integral part of Japanese culture. Following the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, which were due to begin July 24th 2020, we wanted to celebrate Japanese...
Popular Sports in Japan
Sports have always been an integral part of Japanese culture. Following the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, which were due to begin July 24th 2020, we wanted to celebrate Japanese...
Japanese Summer Clothing
The Japanese have cultural festivals abound, and they don't stop when the temperature (not to forget the humidity) ramp up! When you step outside into a Japanese summer, you'll realise...
Japanese Summer Clothing
The Japanese have cultural festivals abound, and they don't stop when the temperature (not to forget the humidity) ramp up! When you step outside into a Japanese summer, you'll realise...
The Quick Guide to Omamori!
Omamori – what are they? What does it mean? What do I keep mentioning them at every shrine in every travel blog post? Well it’s probably about time I explained...
The Quick Guide to Omamori!
Omamori – what are they? What does it mean? What do I keep mentioning them at every shrine in every travel blog post? Well it’s probably about time I explained...