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Summer Holidays for Children in Japan

Welcome back to our blog and I hope you all had a lovely summer! Did you manage to go on a beach holiday this year? Busy at work? Lots of...

Summer Holidays for Children in Japan

Welcome back to our blog and I hope you all had a lovely summer! Did you manage to go on a beach holiday this year? Busy at work? Lots of...

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26 Best Japanese Gift Ideas For All Budgets

Looking for the best Japanese gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place! At The Japanese Shop, we have decades of experience sourcing and curating the very best Japanese gift...

26 Best Japanese Gift Ideas For All Budgets

Looking for the best Japanese gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place! At The Japanese Shop, we have decades of experience sourcing and curating the very best Japanese gift...

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Summer Greetings in Japan

When was the last time you sent someone a card or a letter? Christmas, perhaps? Or someone’s birthday, passing exams or just a random ‘Thank you’?   Shochu-mimai, Summer Greetings...

Summer Greetings in Japan

When was the last time you sent someone a card or a letter? Christmas, perhaps? Or someone’s birthday, passing exams or just a random ‘Thank you’?   Shochu-mimai, Summer Greetings...

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The Tanabata Festival Decorations

The Tanabata celebration originates from a tale in Chinese mythology over 2,000 years old. The fable is about a happily married couple that were separated by the wife’s angry father...

The Tanabata Festival Decorations

The Tanabata celebration originates from a tale in Chinese mythology over 2,000 years old. The fable is about a happily married couple that were separated by the wife’s angry father...

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Japanese Wedding Traditions and Customs

With wedding season upon us, and it often being difficult to know what to expect at a Japanese wedding, we thought it best to share some Japanese wedding traditions for...

Japanese Wedding Traditions and Customs

With wedding season upon us, and it often being difficult to know what to expect at a Japanese wedding, we thought it best to share some Japanese wedding traditions for...

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Exploring the Japan Rabbit Island

With owl cafes, a fox village and islands dedicated to cats, deer, monkeys and pigs, Japan is truly an animal lover’s dream destination. But no trip to Japan is complete...

Exploring the Japan Rabbit Island

With owl cafes, a fox village and islands dedicated to cats, deer, monkeys and pigs, Japan is truly an animal lover’s dream destination. But no trip to Japan is complete...