Japan

The Great Wave of Kanagawa

The Great Wave of Kanagawa

The Great Wave of Kanagawa is one of the best known paintings from Edo Era Japan. Painted by Katsushika Hokusai, it is the first  of the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", ...

The Great Wave of Kanagawa

The Great Wave of Kanagawa is one of the best known paintings from Edo Era Japan. Painted by Katsushika Hokusai, it is the first  of the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", ...

Gohanshiki: The Forced Rice Eating Ceremony

Gohanshiki: The Forced Rice Eating Ceremony

The ceremony of eating massive quantities of rice in honor of Shinto gods is held annually in the Rinnoji Temple on April, but not many can stomach 30 cups of rice!

Gohanshiki: The Forced Rice Eating Ceremony

The ceremony of eating massive quantities of rice in honor of Shinto gods is held annually in the Rinnoji Temple on April, but not many can stomach 30 cups of rice!

Unwinding in Tradition: The Allure of the Japanese Onsen

Unwinding in Tradition: The Allure of the Japan...

Japan is a country steeped in tradition and natural beauty. One of its most cherished customs is the onsen. Onsen translates to hot spring in Japanese, a traditional thermal bath...

Unwinding in Tradition: The Allure of the Japan...

Japan is a country steeped in tradition and natural beauty. One of its most cherished customs is the onsen. Onsen translates to hot spring in Japanese, a traditional thermal bath...

Traditional Japanese House

Traditional Japanese House

The traditional Japanese house  symbolizes Japanese culture and its love for simplicity and nature. Japan is a country that has always sought to harmonize tradition and modernity. It is in this spirit...

Traditional Japanese House

The traditional Japanese house  symbolizes Japanese culture and its love for simplicity and nature. Japan is a country that has always sought to harmonize tradition and modernity. It is in this spirit...

Ladies wearing colorful yukatas and kimono.

Yukata vs Kimono: What’s the difference?

What the difference is between a kimono and a yukata? Or maybe you're thinking, “Hold on, are there different kinds of Japanese robes?” In a way, yes! The kimono and...

Yukata vs Kimono: What’s the difference?

What the difference is between a kimono and a yukata? Or maybe you're thinking, “Hold on, are there different kinds of Japanese robes?” In a way, yes! The kimono and...