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Why is Anime so Popular?
In 2016 the Japanese anime industry took home a record $17.7 billion with revenue, up just under 10% and the result of seven years consecutive growth for the industry, according...
Why is Anime so Popular?
In 2016 the Japanese anime industry took home a record $17.7 billion with revenue, up just under 10% and the result of seven years consecutive growth for the industry, according...
Utagawa Hiroshige: Master of Japanese Woodblock...
Utagawa Hiroshige, known around the world as Andō Hiroshige or by just his last name, was a master of Japanese ukiyo-e. Ukiyo-e literally means 'Pictures of the Floating World', and...
Utagawa Hiroshige: Master of Japanese Woodblock...
Utagawa Hiroshige, known around the world as Andō Hiroshige or by just his last name, was a master of Japanese ukiyo-e. Ukiyo-e literally means 'Pictures of the Floating World', and...
All You Need to Know About Japanese Architecture
Japan is known for its contrasting architecture. Traditional Japanese architecture is renowned throughout the world for being breathtakingly beautiful; whilst modern day Japan exemplifies innovative contemporary design and living. Japan...
All You Need to Know About Japanese Architecture
Japan is known for its contrasting architecture. Traditional Japanese architecture is renowned throughout the world for being breathtakingly beautiful; whilst modern day Japan exemplifies innovative contemporary design and living. Japan...
Top 5 Museums to Visit in Japan
Japan has no shortage of brilliant museums, perfect for visitors to expand their horizons in terms of Japanese religion, science, history and art. From Tokyo to Shiga, no matter where...
Top 5 Museums to Visit in Japan
Japan has no shortage of brilliant museums, perfect for visitors to expand their horizons in terms of Japanese religion, science, history and art. From Tokyo to Shiga, no matter where...
Japanese Table Manners and Chopstick Etiquette
Japanese food is known the world over, but Japanese table manners are something that has been known to cause even the most confident tourist to break out in a sweat...
Japanese Table Manners and Chopstick Etiquette
Japanese food is known the world over, but Japanese table manners are something that has been known to cause even the most confident tourist to break out in a sweat...
Celebrating a Successful Year at The Japanese Shop
As we enter into April, which means that we're nearly 1/3 of the way through 2018 already, we've finally had the chance to look back on the brilliant year of...
Celebrating a Successful Year at The Japanese Shop
As we enter into April, which means that we're nearly 1/3 of the way through 2018 already, we've finally had the chance to look back on the brilliant year of...