Biei Shrine, located in the town of Biei in Hokkaido, is a beautiful shrine where Japanese tradition and natural beauty harmonize. In this article, we will introduce the history, features, and reasons to visit Biei Shrine.

Are you in search of a beautiful and authentic Yukata for your next summer festival or event? Look no further than Amazon US! As one of the largest online retailers in the world, Amazon offers a wide selection of Yukata from various sellers, making it a convenient and accessible option for shoppers. However, with so...

In this article, we will introduce the correct method of examining a tea whisk (chasen) in the Urasenke school, a representative school of the Japanese tea ceremony.　You can learn by watching videos.　We also show you the best places to buy chasen (tea whisk) on Amazon US. How to Purify Tea Bowls https://youtu.be/_...

I stayed at THE KANZASHI TOKYO ASAKUSA in Asakusa. Unfortunately, it is a bit far from Asakusa station (Skytree line and Ginza line) anyway. It was really tiring. Tsukuba Express Asakusa station is close toTHE KANZASHI TOKYO ASAKUSA. If you are staying at THE KANZASHI TOKYO ASAKUSA, you should check what line Asakus...

“Ryurei” style tea serving procedure was first introduced by Gengensai, the 11th Generation Grand Master of Urasenke Tradition of Chado in 1872. Today, the table we are using is called “Misonodana” designed in 1952 by Tantansai, the 14th Generation Grand Master of Urasenke Tradition of Chado.

Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi:千と千尋の神隠し）is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, animated by Studio Ghibli. In Japanese folklore, spirited away, or Kamikakushi (神隠し) refers to the mysterious disappearance or death of a person, after they had angered t...

"Where is the location where Spirited Away was filmed?" "Where is the hot spring hotel that was the model for the movie?" If you are a Ghibli fan, you have probably asked yourself these questions.　Spirited Away, which is a story of a young girl who wanders into the world of the gods, is an anime film by Studio Ghibli released on 20 July 2001 in Japan. It is one of the representative works of Hayao Miyazaki. Let's visit 12 model locations in Spirited Away.

There are three types of bowing (Ojigi) : Shin(formal), Gyō(semi-formal), and Sō (informal) in Japanese Tea Ceremony (Urasenke).　This video introduces the three types of bowing in the Japanese tea ceremony. Also you can learn simple Japanese used in the tea ceremony, especially bowing. First watch this video below.

Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi:千と千尋の神隠し）is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, animated by Studio Ghibli. In Japanese folklore, spirited away, or Kamikakushi (神隠し) refers to the mysterious disappearance or death of a person, after they had angered t...

Summer in Japan means many things: fireworks festivals, chilled beer gardens, and, of course, the timeless tradition of donning a yukata. This lightweight kimono is a staple of Japanese summer fashion, worn by both men and women for everything from summer festivals to strolls through the park. But if you're a foreig...