Japanese Vase Top Ten
An overview of the big world of Japanese vases with a selection of good examples of the major styles.
Month: June 2020
Japan’s Most Famous Anti-War Folk Song? Wataru Takada’s Jieitai Ni Hairo
You probably know something about the anti-war folk music of the United States in the 1960s. But do you know much about the parallel movements in Japan?
Today I’m taking a look at one of the most representative songs of the time, Wataru Takada’s 自衛隊に入ろう Jietai in hairou or, as I’ve translated it, “Why don’t you join the army?”
Japanese Wall Scrolls – Gallery and Selection Guide
What types types of Japanese Wall Scrolls are there? What to look for if you would like a Japanese scroll? A short history, and where you can find Japanese scrolls.
Black Lives Matter In Japan – A Look At The Language
How have people been talking about Black Lives Matter in Japan? We translate language from various discussions on social media and other areas from Japanese into English, with a special focus on the amazing, brave work of Cocoa Lizzy and other Black Japanese commentators.
Top 10 Japanese Home Decor ideas to transform your home
Are you missing Japan? Why not bring a little bit of Japan into your home? We’ve selected the top 10 Japanese Home Decor items including Shoji lamps, noren, vases
Traditional Japanese Pajamas Gallery & Guide
Whos says you have to look your grandparents in bed? We take a look at the most interesting Japanese pajamas available online.
Samurai or CEO
Who said which quote?! Samurai or CEO?! 誰がどの名言を言ったか？！!侍か社長 ？！
We’ve translated quotes of famous CEOs and Samurai leaders from hundreds of years ago and mixed them up. Can you tell which said which?
Spoken in English and Japanese.
社長と昔の侍の名言を訳して混ぜました。どっちがどっちを言ったか分かりますか。
日本語と英語で話します。
Matcha Whisk Chasen Round Up
We introduce our favourite matcha whisk chasen. What to look for, available options, how they are used and not used.
Ghibli Plush Doll Gallery
Do you ever get the feeling when watching Studio Ghibli films that you just want to reach out and hug one of the characters? Well, maybe you need a Studio Ghibli Plush or six in your life? Hugs with Miyazaki inspired plush dolls are free… We’ve also written about Ghibli figures more generally. Ghibli Plush …
Studio Ghibli Socks
Massive gallery of Studio Ghibli Socks with links to merchants. Life’s too short for boring lower legs. So get some anime on your ankle already.