Unique Japanese traditional culture
I graduated from this university,Tohoku University of Art and Design. When I was a student, the school had founded only for three years and facility and system was not enough for students. Then, the uni seems change a lot now, they open many event for local people, collaborate with big corporations or have activities for … Continue reading
This is cherry blossom season in Japan. Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo I found an interesting Japanese article that is talking about manners and ideas for enjoying Hanami, cherry blossom viewing. ■A place taking should be smart! Everybody wants to take good place, but it is silly to take the space larger than required. ■Consideration to … Continue reading
Japan is cherry blossom season now. My family called me last night and talked about they enjoyed Hanami, cherry blossom viewing, in Tokyo. I remember when I worked in Tokyo, I and co-workers enjoyed Hanami a lot in this season. It’s beautiful memory in Japan. I would like to introduce the best Hanami place in … Continue reading
It’s a dream project! All international popular characters, Doraemon, Miffy, Pingu, Pikachu and Elmo are holding hands and they are encouraging for victims from earthquake disaster. Unfortunately, Hello Kitty seems doesn’t appear in this project. “We are holding our hands hoping to deliver smile to everyone in Japan from small children to all the grownups … Continue reading
Local community in Tohoku start projects with local people to revive in damaged area. “Hand Cream from Damaged Area 被災地からのハンドクリーム” Otsuchi-cho, city , small Sanriku city located in the southern part of coast of Iwate prefecture, suffered serious damage by earthquake and tsunami. (photo by Youko Itou) Most are forced to life in temporary housing. As … Continue reading
This paper sake bottle is made by Mashiko Endo, Shiraishi Japanese paper studio in Miyagi prefecture and the technology use from “Koboshi”,paper doll, making in Aizu Wakamatsu in Hukushima prefecture. Both area are damaged from big earthquake in 2011. It’s totally water proof. also it’s good to use as flower vase! (contents and image from … Continue reading
I’d like to introduce a design from my friend Satoshi Takaoka. He named it “Ichi-Goh (一合) Cup”. The cup blends traditional Japanese forms with a modern style. The word Go “合” refers to a traditional Japanese unit of measurement for volumes. 1 go ~= 0.18039 litres (180.39ml) Takaoka describes his product concept: “The unit Go … Continue reading
Recently, girl’s manga story captures traditional performing arts and it’s attracting attention in Japan. Main character in those stories are girls. They learn Japanese traditional performing arts, Karuta, Japanese card game, or Shodou,Japanese calligraphy and they determine to become a master of it. I introduce two manga book today. Chihayafuru KODANSHA BILINGUAL COMICS This manga … Continue reading
There are many special days in Japan. I introduced previous one is the Japanese original style Valentine’s Day . Todays’ one is the Hina Festival in March. 3rd of March is the day of girls, which is the ひな祭り（Hinamatsuri), the Dolls’ Festival. It is a festival to pray and wish for the healthy growth of … Continue reading
なまはげ柴灯（せど）祭り, Namahage Sedo Festivali starts 8th to 10tu February in Akita, Tohoku. Namahage is a devil. People believe that the devil causes fortune and to keep off evil. In old days, lazy people often get blisters cause by low temperature burns from staying in front of braziers or open hearth for long time. So, people … Continue reading
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