In the heart of Japan, nestled within the serene surroundings of Nagahama, lies a hidden gem of cultural heritage and natural splendor—the Nagahama Plum Bonsai Exhibition. Stepping into this realm is like entering a portal to another time, where tradition, artistry, and nature intertwine in breathtaking harmony. Dating back to 1950, this year marks the…
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Tane District located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, is roughly the geographic center of Japan. To get the idea of the location; 180 minutes traveling by train from Tokyo, 65 minutes from Kyoto, 72 minutes from Nagoya, and 90 minutes from Fukui. The district is mostly rice fields surrounded by the cedar forest on the…
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Year-end annual Hagoita-Ichi (Battledore Fair) colors the premise of Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo. These gorgeous and colorful hagoitas are good-luck charms for ornamental purposes especially to decorate during the new year festive season.
Traditional Japanese footwear comes in a variety of styles and materials all tailored for different age, gender, profession, occasion, and season to name a few. But one common aspect is that they all have thong toes like the flip-flops of today. These are a popular type of footwear worn by people in kimono on the…
