I give you… the water cake. To the naked eye it may look like a giant bubble of water, when in…
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Tanabata (七夕, meaning “Evening of the seventh”), also known as the Star Festival, is a Japanese festival originating from the…
Bowing in Japanese culture is a very important part of understanding Japanese society. The Japanese do not greet each other with…
Much like in Australia, Japanese schools hold an annual sports day, or undokai. The undokai is a huge event on…
A Teru Teru Bozu (てるてる坊主; literally “shine shine monk”) is a little traditional handmade doll made of white paper or cloth…
A hachimaki (鉢巻, “helmet-scarf”) is a stylized headband or bandanna worn in Japan for a variety of reasons, usually made of…
A restoration project for the main keep of Himeji Castle began in in October 2009 and has only just been…
Sumi e is an ancient form of ink-wash painting developed over 2000 years ago spiritually rooted in Zen Buddhism. Sumi…
Ema are wooden plaques you might buy at a shrine or temple where you’re encouraged to write your wish on and…
The Lunar new year, or Chinese new year was celebrated with a spectacular parade in and around Sydney this evening…