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Our Stylish Japanese Spectacle Cases

Having taken a call from a customer this morning requesting further information about our Japanese Spectacle Cases, I thought I’d take the opportunity elaborate on them in my Blog! Apparently...

Our Stylish Japanese Spectacle Cases

Having taken a call from a customer this morning requesting further information about our Japanese Spectacle Cases, I thought I’d take the opportunity elaborate on them in my Blog! Apparently...

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The Story of the Traditional Kimono

The kimono is a traditional and extremely valuable garment worn by Japanese women. However, in these modern times the Japanese kimono has developed a universal appeal and is commonly seen...

The Story of the Traditional Kimono

The kimono is a traditional and extremely valuable garment worn by Japanese women. However, in these modern times the Japanese kimono has developed a universal appeal and is commonly seen...

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Meeting the Boss

Osamu (Sam) Odajima arrived at the hotel, made a brief introduction and suggested (but in a manner that you wouldn’t disagree with) that we go for lunch. He was early...

Meeting the Boss

Osamu (Sam) Odajima arrived at the hotel, made a brief introduction and suggested (but in a manner that you wouldn’t disagree with) that we go for lunch. He was early...

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Living in Japan

My First Day Living in Japan! I had, of course, seen Shogun on the telly but had never been to Japan before so when, at the age of 30, I...

Living in Japan

My First Day Living in Japan! I had, of course, seen Shogun on the telly but had never been to Japan before so when, at the age of 30, I...

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Tanabata ( 七夕- meaning "Evening of the seventh")

This Japanese Star Festival celebrates the meeting of two stars, Vega and Altair, which are representing the Weaving Princess and the Cowherd, according to the Chinese folklore. The festival’s most...

Tanabata ( 七夕- meaning "Evening of the seventh")

This Japanese Star Festival celebrates the meeting of two stars, Vega and Altair, which are representing the Weaving Princess and the Cowherd, according to the Chinese folklore. The festival’s most...