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A Guide to Japanese Ninjas

A Comprehensive Guide to the Japanese Ninja

The Rise of the Ninja Although hotly debated, ninjas are believed to have first emerged during early feudal Japan (somewhere between the 12th and 15th century), a time when aristocratic...

A Comprehensive Guide to the Japanese Ninja

The Rise of the Ninja Although hotly debated, ninjas are believed to have first emerged during early feudal Japan (somewhere between the 12th and 15th century), a time when aristocratic...

Japanese Sake Set

Japanese Sake: The Comprehensive Guide

What is Japanese sake? Sake (pronounced sah-kay) is an alcoholic Japanese drink made predominantly from rice. It is a popular part of Japanese cuisine and can be enjoyed at home,...

Japanese Sake: The Comprehensive Guide

What is Japanese sake? Sake (pronounced sah-kay) is an alcoholic Japanese drink made predominantly from rice. It is a popular part of Japanese cuisine and can be enjoyed at home,...

How To Make Japanese Pancakes

How to Make Japanese Pancakes

Okonomiyaki: ‘Whatever You Like in a Pancake’ If you have ever been to Japan, you might have seen self-service teppanyaki restaurants serving okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) and yakiniku (BBQ meat), in...

How to Make Japanese Pancakes

Okonomiyaki: ‘Whatever You Like in a Pancake’ If you have ever been to Japan, you might have seen self-service teppanyaki restaurants serving okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) and yakiniku (BBQ meat), in...

Gift Giving on Japanese Valentine’s Day

Gift Giving on Japanese Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is renowned for being the most romantic day in the annual calendar, giving couples the chance to express their love through the art of thoughtful gestures and the...

Gift Giving on Japanese Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is renowned for being the most romantic day in the annual calendar, giving couples the chance to express their love through the art of thoughtful gestures and the...

Japanese Cranes

Symbolism of Japanese Birds

In 2017, the Japanese welcomed in the year of the bird. Celebrated and revered throughout Japan, the bird is symbolic of longevity, luck, love and much more. Although there are...

Symbolism of Japanese Birds

In 2017, the Japanese welcomed in the year of the bird. Celebrated and revered throughout Japan, the bird is symbolic of longevity, luck, love and much more. Although there are...

gold flash japanese bowls

Why are Japanese Bowls Repaired with Gold?

The Story behind Japanese Bowls with Gold Cracks You may have seen Japanese bowls repaired with gold (if not, take a look at these). I think you’ll agree that they look rather beautiful....

Why are Japanese Bowls Repaired with Gold?

The Story behind Japanese Bowls with Gold Cracks You may have seen Japanese bowls repaired with gold (if not, take a look at these). I think you’ll agree that they look rather beautiful....