Shotengai Magazine
Sakura: Japan's Unofficial National Flower
From paintings to articles, from decorations to food, not to mention modern manga and cartoons, cherry blossoms can be seen everywhere. Sakura is the unofficial national flower in Japan. As...
Sakura: Japan's Unofficial National Flower
From paintings to articles, from decorations to food, not to mention modern manga and cartoons, cherry blossoms can be seen everywhere. Sakura is the unofficial national flower in Japan. As...
Hinamatsuri: Japan's Girls' Day
Hinamatsuri is a Shinto festival on March 3 every year. It is Girls' Day to celebrate the health and happiness of girls. It's also known as Doll's Day because dolls...
Hinamatsuri: Japan's Girls' Day
Hinamatsuri is a Shinto festival on March 3 every year. It is Girls' Day to celebrate the health and happiness of girls. It's also known as Doll's Day because dolls...
Kodomo no Hi: Japan's Children’s Day
In Japan, Children’s Day is called Kodomo no hi and is celebrated on the 5th of May. It is a traditional holiday established to honor the individuality of children and celebrate...
Kodomo no Hi: Japan's Children’s Day
In Japan, Children’s Day is called Kodomo no hi and is celebrated on the 5th of May. It is a traditional holiday established to honor the individuality of children and celebrate...
The Japanese Delicacy (V): Natto
Natto is a traditional Japanese fermented food made of boiled soybeans. It is called a superfood because of its high nutrient density. Its tangy smell, strong flavor, and sticky texture discourage many people. However,...
The Japanese Delicacy (V): Natto
Natto is a traditional Japanese fermented food made of boiled soybeans. It is called a superfood because of its high nutrient density. Its tangy smell, strong flavor, and sticky texture discourage many people. However,...
Kodo: Japanese Art of Incense
Kodo is one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement. It is an art of Japanese incense. The essence of Kodo is experiencing Zen rather than smelling the fragrance. Kodo...
Kodo: Japanese Art of Incense
Kodo is one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement. It is an art of Japanese incense. The essence of Kodo is experiencing Zen rather than smelling the fragrance. Kodo...
Yokai (V): Japanese Supernatural Creatures
In Japanese, yokai is a broad and vague term that covers almost all monsters. Some yokai are benevolent in Shinto stories but evil in folklore. The yokai introduced in this...
Yokai (V): Japanese Supernatural Creatures
In Japanese, yokai is a broad and vague term that covers almost all monsters. Some yokai are benevolent in Shinto stories but evil in folklore. The yokai introduced in this...