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Embracing the Year of the Wood Snake: Japan’s understated approach to the Lunar New Year

Embracing the Year of the Wood Snake: Japan’s u...

2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake—a time for wisdom, transformation, and creative growth. In Japan, while the Lunar New Year isn’t widely celebrated, the zodiac still influences art,...

Embracing the Year of the Wood Snake: Japan’s u...

2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake—a time for wisdom, transformation, and creative growth. In Japan, while the Lunar New Year isn’t widely celebrated, the zodiac still influences art,...

New Year traditions in Japan

New Year traditions in Japan

New Year, or Shōgatsu, is one of the most important celebrations in Japan, deeply rooted in tradition. Unlike the party celebration of New Year in my country of birth, it's a...

New Year traditions in Japan

New Year, or Shōgatsu, is one of the most important celebrations in Japan, deeply rooted in tradition. Unlike the party celebration of New Year in my country of birth, it's a...

Hiraten, the label by Eriko Nakatani made with breathable Banshu cotton

Hiraten, the label by Eriko Nakatani made with ...

Eriko Nakatani makes clothing and accessories with Banshu cotton, an exceptional quality cotton from Japan. Here she explains her love of the textile, and how she has used it to...

Hiraten, the label by Eriko Nakatani made with ...

Eriko Nakatani makes clothing and accessories with Banshu cotton, an exceptional quality cotton from Japan. Here she explains her love of the textile, and how she has used it to...

Make these Easter Cards with Washi Tape

Make these Easter Cards with Washi Tape

Use the Japanese paper masking tape, or washi tape, to create pretty, Easter themed cards or decorative stickers for trays or jars.

Make these Easter Cards with Washi Tape

Use the Japanese paper masking tape, or washi tape, to create pretty, Easter themed cards or decorative stickers for trays or jars.

Father's Day gift ideas

Father's Day gift ideas

Gift ideas for Father's Day - the event held on different dates in different countries.

Father's Day gift ideas

Gift ideas for Father's Day - the event held on different dates in different countries.

Gift giving in Japan

Gift giving in Japan

Gift giving is deeply embedded in Japanese culture. Here's a brief overview. 

Gift giving in Japan

Gift giving is deeply embedded in Japanese culture. Here's a brief overview.