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Bizen Ware and Its Unique Beauty

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Bizen Ware and Its Unique Beauty

Bizen ware derives its name from the area where it is produced, which is in Okayama Prefecture, it is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, with a history dating back to the Middle Ages. A key feature of Bizen ware is that the molding and firing processes give it a simple, rustic appearance. No glazes are used.
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Kanji Lounge, a Japanese calligraphy service to convert a name or text to kanji and deliver overseas

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Kanji Lounge, a Japanese calligraphy service to convert a name or text to kanji and deliver overseas

Mastering Japanese is not without its hurdles. One of the reasons is three types of writing systems in Japanese: hiragana, katakana, and kanji, often used in a mixed way. Although it is the same Japanese language, origins and history are different. Kanji are originally coming from Chinese, and are ideograms, i.e. each character has its own meaning and corresponds to a word, with many kanji having the same pronunciation. Indeed, Japanese kanji are really cool! In this article, we will introduce calligraphy artist Matsun from Kanji Lounge, which provides a kanji delivery service to overseas customers.
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Turn your spare change from your trip to Japan into toys (capsule toys)!

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Turn your spare change from your trip to Japan into toys (capsule toys)!

At Haneda Airport, there are many places where you can find capsule toy machines called "Gacha Gacha Corner".
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Japanese sweets wagashi stand the test of time

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Japanese sweets wagashi stand the test of time

Wagashi, traditional Japanese confections, have long been a beloved treat in Japan.
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How to choose the right sake cup to elevate your sake game

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How to choose the right sake cup to elevate your sake game

Did you know that there is a science to picking the right sake cup? Size and mouth opening all have a big impact on how a single sake sip can taste. Similar to sake varieties, there are many traditional sake cups so let’s take an introductory look into the power of the drink vessels!
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Ultimate Guide on Buying Tea in Japan as a Souvenir

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Ultimate Guide on Buying Tea in Japan as a Souvenir

In Japan, tea is one of the most popular souvenirs and an integral part of everyday life. Known for its many health benefits, it has enjoyed a boom in popularity internationally, especially in Europe and the United States. While souvenir trends come and go, tea is here to stay. Why?
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Aoyama Square, where you can meet handicrafts of Japanese craftsmen

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Aoyama Square, where you can meet handicrafts of Japanese craftsmen

I went to Aoyama Square, a gallery and shop where you can encounter traditional crafts from all across Japan.
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Seibuen Amusement Park, a theme park with retro vibes

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Seibuen Amusement Park, a theme park with retro vibes

Seibuen Amusement Park, located in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, was founded in 1950. The amusement park, loved by many Japanese people, reopened for its 70th anniversary in 2020 after large-scale renovations.
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Arita ware, Fukagawa-Seiji Tea & Gallery – FUKAGAWA SEIJI 1894 ROYAL KILN & TEA

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Arita ware, Fukagawa-Seiji Tea & Gallery – FUKAGAWA SEIJI 1894 ROYAL KILN & TEA

Have you ever heard of a traditional Japanese porcelain called Arita ware? It dates back to the beginning of the 17th century, during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's campaigns in Korea. Nabeshima Naoshige, the lord of Bizen (part of present-day Nagasaki and Saga prefectures), brought back the potter, Li Sanpei who discovered a high-quality porcelain stone at Mount Arita Izumi, and the first fine porcelain thereafter emerged in Japan. The raw porcelain material that was found in Arita, Saga Prefecture in Kyushu is still used for producing tableware and arts and crafts, and continues to be loved by Japanese families up to these days.

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