


Symbology in Traditional Japanese Gardens – Stone Lanterns (Toro)
There’s nothing quite like strolling along a plover path to a hidden wisteria arbor, or across a yatsuhashi (8 plank bridge) in the middle of a purple iris marsh. A Japanese Garden is Read More…
Simon and Martina Visit Kyoto Kitcho Restaurant and Introduce Traditional Japanese Culture!
Welcome back to Goin’ Japanesque!, and this is our third installation of the Simon and Martina series. Last week Martina surprised us with her cooking skills but this week, Read More…

Top 5 Places in Tokyo for Traditional Japanese Cultural Experience
When travelling to Japan, we recommend visiting a facility that allows you to experience Japanese culture. The reason is because Japan has become more westernized and Read More…

5 Select Food Anime or Manga Showing Transition in Japanese Society
This time I will introduce five food manga that reflect transition of era in Japan from the 1980s to recent years.
Please read this while imagining how Japanese people’s lives were at the time. Read More…

5 Select Anime Featuring “Idol” Culture, which is Uniquely Japanese
“Idols” are artists with strong individuality to attract fans and such idol activities are commonly seen in Korea at the present.
However, this trend of Read More…

Almost 40 Pounds!? Dressing up as Geisha per Tradition in Kyoto, Japan
The very first time I came across a maiko, I knew not what she was. Then I read and read and read and…finally last summer in Kyoto, I almost became one. Read More…

5 Great Ways to Experience Culture of Samurai, Ninja & Medieval War in Japan
Are you interested in old Japanese culture, such as samurai and ninja?
As samurai and ninja enjoy strong popularity abroad, I bet many people are hoping to get related experience Read More…

5 Great Anime & Manga Inspired by Traditional Culture of Japan
There are various aspects in traditional culture of Japan.
Perhaps because Japan is an island country, what was brought from foreign land has evolved distinctively.
Thus, Read More…

Anime “Tsugumomo”: A Fantasy Featuring Tsukumogami, Uniquely Japanese Gods
Since ancient times there are legends in Japan that a long-used item acquires its own soul and it starts moving around on its own.
Such an existence is called “tsukumogami”. Read More…