Japanese Patterns and Designs Full of Dynamic Interpretation of Nature Japanese Patterns – The simplified beauty of nature is seen on fabrics, crafts, and many other places in Japan. Some patterns and designs have...
Tokyo, Japan – 15 March 2017: Omikuji (Paper Fortune) in a drawer at Senso ji. “Omikuji” is a strip of paper that predicts your fortune when you make a prayer to the gods and buddhas. Omikuji is a fortune slip you...
Sunrise and Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosu Oshogatsu: How Do Japanese Celebrate The New Year? Oshogatsu – the Japanese New Year: which is considered to be the most important holiday, has been celebrated with...
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 10 2012: Paper lanterns and the stage of the Tsukiji Honganji Bon Odori Matsuri – the popular festival in Tokyo. Text on the lanterns are names of the festival sponsors. Bon Odori...
Japanese tea ceremony, a woman in kimono holding a tea cup Chado – “The Way of Tea” or “Chano-yu” aka the Japanese tea ceremony is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial...
Kyudo Japanese Archery Kyudo is Japanese Archery which is called “The Way of the Bow”. Among other martial arts, it possesses its unique characteristics in its sense of beauty. It is not a sport, but an art...
Young Miko at a Shinto shrine in Tokyo on a clear morning in Spring. A Miko is a shrine maiden or a supplementary priestess trained to perform sacred tasks in Japan. Miko are Japanese female shamans who have long been...
Close-up portrait of kendo fighter Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, which uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor (bogu). Yes, that simple, but practicing it has a tremendous benefit on your life if...
The Mikoshi (portable shrine) of the festival in Kyoto Mikoshi – A divine portable shrine of Shinto, which is considered to be a vehicle for the deity which usually sits inside the shrine. A portable shrine comes...
Tsuji Miyamoto Musashi gold version The Book of 5 Rings: The author, Miyamoto Musashi was an unparalleled man in swordsmanship in his time. Musashi is well-known for his unique double-bladed style and the undefeated...