13 Types of Shinto Shrines: Different Deities, Beliefs and Blessings
Torii Gate of Suwa Shrine in Nishi-Waseda, Tokyo, Japan We have 13 types of Shinto shrines in Japan. Each has…
Significance of Selecting Japanese Family Crests aka Kamon
'Mu' Kamon Kamon, Japanese family crests, were first painted on palanquins, clothing, and camp curtains to mark the family name.…
Origins of the Japanese Family Crest: Court Nobles and Samurai
Wisteria Tomoe Crest Japanese family crest has various theories about its origin. But since the origins of crests differ between…
Japanese Honorific Suffix: “San”, “Sama”, “Kun”, and “Chan”
The Japanese honorific suffix is something you learn first and use every day when you learn Japanese. They can be…
Japanese Surnames: Top 10 Ranking, Origin, and its Meanings
Japanese surnames are known for their wide varieties and origins. Many of them are derived from the name of places,…
Bancha – Extra Japanese Green Tea: Benefits and Where to Buy
Bancha is something Japanese grabs it for a break to relax or drink it over the meal. This "extra" Japanese…
Japanese Green Tea: 13 Types, Benefits, and When to Drink
Image by rawpixel from Pixabay Japanese green tea has a wide variety and each has a unique, different flavor and…
Sencha Green Tea Benefits/Side Effects and Where You Can Buy
Photo by Christine Wehrmeier on Unsplash The Sencha green tea is a type of green teas as the name suggests,…
Organic Matcha 7 Tea Benefits and Where You Can Buy
Photo by The Creative Exchange on Unsplash Since you seek the best organic, we assume you know the difference between…
Matcha Tea Set: Best Starter Kit and How to Prepare Matcha
Image by dungthuyvunguyen from Pixabay We assume you are a matcha lover and want to make a cup of matcha…