A box of small traditional Japanese gift boxes, wrapped with thin string.

The Best Traditional Japanese Gifts for Housewarming!

You are in the right place if you have someone in your life that is obsessed with Japan and its culture. The following guide is a thoughtful, in-depth list of the best Japanese housewarming gift ideas for anyone who loves Japanese culture and anything Japanese.

A blue and gray wabi sabi flower vase.

Wabi Sabi: The Best Natural Japanese Aesthetic

Wabi sabi is so ever-present in Japan that you may not even notice it when you see it. What is it? How did it become so inseparable from Japanese culture? Why is it so popular down there?

This river with cherry blossoms at night show why literature is important.

Why is Literature Important: Cherry Blossoms!

Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are an iconic symbol of Japan and have been celebrated in literature, art, and music for centuries. Let’s look at some famous and unknown literature featuring sakura!

A white maneki neko with small statues.

Maneki Neko: The Wonderful Legendary Lucky Cat!

The Maneki Neko is a traditional Japanese figurine that has become a beloved and famous symbol of good fortune and prosperity. This lucky talisman is common in businesses and homes throughout Japan and other parts of Asia.

What is shiso, it is a bunch of dark green leaves.

What is Shiso: Japanese Best Traditional Herb!

Although the shiso or perilla leaf originated in China, it has grown wild in Japan since ancient times. Shiso was widely known as a medical herb in China, but it is a traditional herb primarily used in cooking in Japan!