13 Different Types of Kimono for Women and When to Wear Them
WEBMay 9, 2022 — It is a very ornate, formal kimono that is considered Japan’s most prestigious type of traditional wedding dress. As with the uchikake, the bridal ensemble of a shiromuku includes matching accessories such as the “katsura” (bridal wig), “kanzashi” (hair ornaments), a “suehiro” (folding fan), a “hakoseko” (a sort of makeup ...
Shinto Symbols: The Meanings of the Most Common Symbols …
WEBMay 28, 2020 — The Japanese religion called Shinto may seem clouded in mystery, particularly the meaning behind the various Shinto symbols. Learning a little about Shinto will lead to many questions: Why are the gates red? What is the relevance of the lightning-shaped paper decorations? And why are there ropes wrapped around trees? Today we will be diving into the world of Shintoism and its symbols ...
Inari Fox - Everything About Japan's Sacred Kitsune
WEBMay 14, 2020 — In Japanese folklore, foxes are often portrayed as possessing heightened intelligence and longevity. These desirable qualities made the fox a staple image of the traditional art style known as "ukiyo-e" (Edo-period woodblock prints). In particular, white foxes, said to be Inari's chosen messenger, are believed to …
50 Japanese Foods to Try While You Are in Japan
WEBApr 3, 2015 — 6. Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish based on western pork cutlets, where a thick slice of pork is dipped in a flour and beaten egg batter, coated in breadcrumbs and fried in oil. There are both sirloin and fillet tonkatsu, with the fillet tonlatsu being more expensive.
25 Best Things to Do in Kumamoto, One of Japan's Most …
WEBNov 13, 2020 — 8. Hinagu Onsen - Spend a Day in Kumamoto's Oldest Hot Springs. Hinagu Onsen is a hot spring town with a 600-year history and preserved historical buildings, stone-paved narrow streets, and retro shops creating very nostalgic scenery. The origin of Hinagu Onsen is something of a legend.
What Is Wabi-Sabi? Exploring the Japanese Aesthetic of Imperfection
WEBMar 22, 2021 — Wabi-sabi is actually two words put together. "Wabi" originally means something along the lines of "dejection," "bitterness," or "reduction to poverty," while "sabi" describes "deterioration" or something "lackluster." At first, the definitions of these two words evoke a type of melancholy, but while the words impart feelings of sadness or ...
The Complete Guide To Japan's Kimono: Traditional Types, …
WEBFeb 27, 2020 — The use of the kimono varies depending on a variety of factors, such as the wearer\'s age, marital status, the formality of the occasion, whether or not it is a ceremony, and more. For example, an unmarried woman might wear a furisode, a long-sleeved kimono with a gorgeous pattern, as a formal dress. Pure white kimono known as shiromuku are ...
Japanese Dating Culture: Everything You Need to Know About …
WEBMar 18, 2019 — With so many unique customs, Japanese dating culture can be tricky to understand from a Western perspective. There are many steps to dating in Japan, from "confessions" to distinctive Valentine's Day traditions and more. In this article, we’ll give you a rundown of Japanese dating culture as seen by a Japanese woman in her 20s. Of course, everything in this article is based on the writer's ...
The Japanese Gods: An Introduction to the Shinto Pantheon and …
WEBMar 23, 2021 — Japanese gods, known as "kami," are worshiped to this day at shrines throughout Japan. Since the pantheon of Japanese gods comes from a mixture of religions and beliefs (namely Shinto and Buddhism), it can be quite confusing to figure out the origins and domain of each. This article will serve as an introduction to the complex collection of Japanese gods, Japanese religious beliefs, and answer ...
A Guide to Japanese Money (Yen): Coins and Bills - tsunagu Japan
WEBApr 13, 2023 — The official currency of Japan is the yen. It’s denoted around the world with the ¥ symbol but locally, the "kanji" character 円 (pronounced “en”) is used. The character aptly translates to “round”, describing the shape of Japanese coins. The first official Japanese coinage dates as far back as 704 during Japan’s Asuka period.