Maneki-neko (Beckoning cat) is often seen at Japanese restaurants and stores. It’s a lucky cat which brings customers or money depends on which hand it raising. It is said…

Yukata, Kyoto Originally uploaded by shibuya246   Yukata is a summer kimono made of cotton. In Japan, people wear yukata for bon odori and summer festivals. Yukata means “bathing clothes”…

During summer, people enjoy fireworks everywhere, every night in Japan. There are handy fireworks, rocket ones and other unique ones sold at stores, even at convenience stores. People buy these…

Purikura is a photo sticker booth, which has special effects to make you look more beautiful. The machines are usually in game arcades but sometimes you find them at the…

  Bon Festival (Obon or Bon) is a Japanese Buddhist festival, and it’s one of the most important events in Japan. It’s mostly celebrated between August 13th to 16th, when…

Japanese Door Curtain “NOREN” (1) Originally uploaded by japan_style   This is a Japanese door curtain (called “NOREN“). Persimmon Juice Dye -Hand Made by a Japanese Professional Craftsman. The persimmon…