The first Monday in January is coming of age day in Japan and many young women celebrate with elaborate kimono created or handed down for this...
The first-ever picture book featuring Tama, a legendary cat who helped save the Kishigawa railway line in Wakayama prefecture, was released on December 11.
There is a surprising amount of western influence in seasonal kimono. Read below to find out the fashion tips of our kimono expert, Sheila Cliffe.
TSURUMI Children's Hospice organized a special snowy day as an early Christmas present for children with serious illnesses or disabilities.
Sheila shares great ideas for Christmas and the New Year, when kimono that show off the seasonal themes and shiny threads that sparkle especially brightly.
It’s all guaranteed to delight! On our quest to complete this checklist, we found ourselves heading to, arguably, the greatest market of them all: the Yokohama...
The illumination event at Odori Park will be held every day from 4:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. until December 25.
This COVID-19 dominated year just seems to be never ending. With new travel restrictions and advisories issued around the globe, many people around the world are...
Japan makes up for its short history celebrating the Christmas holiday with an abundance of creativity and array of winter illuminations
Floresta, a doughnut chain which originally started in Nara, call their handmade creations ‘nature doughnuts’ since they only use all natural and organic ingredients. Not only...
~For those who celebrate Christmas, you’ll know food plays a big role in the festive season. It’s juicy meats, crunchy roast potatoes, veggies, biscuits, yams and...
Japanese cosmetics brand Shu Uemura’s holiday collections have become something to look forwards to in recent years, especially for make-up wearing fans of anime and video...