Japanese and Australian Family Holiday

I and my husband enjoyed christmas days to visit our family and friends. In 24th, We went to Balmoral Park next to Balmoral wharf. There was so beautiful and the day was perfect weather, not so much hot and no raining. We did BBQ pick nick party and exchanged christmas presents. Many families came and … Continue reading →

Japanese paper craft – Origami

Happy Merry Christmas!! I am so happy to spend this day in Australia as usual!! I sometime missing white christmas in Japan. However, I love my family in Australia and happy to spend with them this beautiful day. Yesterday, I struggle to wrap 15 presents for family. Then, today I will buy another 3 presents … Continue reading →

My kanji cloths shop & Japanese characters

I love drawing Japanese calligraphy and made many unique Japanese characters. I draw whatever I love and make a little bit of colours. Finally I decided to put my character on T-shirts, baby suit, bib and blanket. The shop name is Masayolab. http://www.cafepress.com/masayolab As you know the Hello Kitty, Ape by Nigo, Doumo-kun or Doraemon Those famous … Continue reading →

Japanese Christmas

I can tell how different from Australia and Japanese Christmas. In Australia, christmas day is in the summer. In Japan, christmas is cold and sometimes snow is falling in the day. It’s so obvious to tell. Moreover, Japanese christmas day is for couples. Most of young boys and girls spend 24th night together. Close to … Continue reading →

Japanese calligraphy

Japanese calligraphy is historically came from China. However, the Japanese one have strongly connection to Zen Buddhism. When making it, the posture and concentration is the important to calm down feeling. Most of Japanese children have experienced it especially between primary and junior high school time. I remember every summer holiday had homework of calligraphy art work. … Continue reading →

Japanese traditional folk music

My friend, Yuki will come from Japan to Sydney end of January. She play Okinawa folk music, Ryukyu music.   Ryukyu music is mysterious. The sound of Okinawa guitar swing and song voice presents listener imagination of wave big and small as Okinawa is island and the culture is strongly related to oceans. Listener feel … Continue reading →