Japan has a wide range of climate types for an island of its size, and its seasons in Japan can be rather varied. Let’s take a closer look at what makes the seasons in Japan unique.
The weather in Japan is overall delightful. For most of the country, winters are mild, and summers are not overly hot. Which ones broke the most records?
Since the beginning of human origins, people have celebrated celestial objects like the sun, moon, and stars. In East Asia, one of these celebrations is the mid-autumn moon festival. Here is everything you need to know about how people celebrate it in Japan.
The rest of the world has adopted the methods used to cultivate the shiitake mushroom in Japan for centuries. Techniques used in Japan to cultivate it have remained essentially unchanged for centuries.
Tabi are traditional split-toe Japanese shoes that are a major part of fashion and history. They naturally move with the feet, which benefits posture and can prevent foot injuries. They come in the form of boots, shoes, and even sandals.
The woodblock printing method originated in China, but it soon flourished as a unique method of printing images and Japanese art in Japan.
The charm of mochi rice cakes has inspired a new aesthetic in modern Japanese design, promoting visually attractive and mentally uplifting creations.
Yamayaki (山焼き) is a centuries-old Japanese custom in Nara, Japan that involves ceremonially setting fire to mountainsides. Translated as “mountain burning,” the spectacular ceremony continues a tradition whose origins have been clouded by the passage of time.
Origami paper, with its rare simplicity and endless potential, is one traditional Japanese art forms. It requires no special equipment, making it available to people of all ages.
The black kimono plays an essential role in Japanese society. In modern Japan, people mostly wear them for formal occasions. Historically, black dye was difficult to both produce and obtain.
Japanese wasabi is an aromatic green root often in Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi. It is a centuries-long staple due to its unique flavor and medicinal properties.
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?
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