2025-12

“Shishimai masks used to ward off evil and bring good fortune”At first glance, these faces look frightening.Sharp teeth,...

Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most iconic traditional symbols, representing perseverance, determination, and good fort...

You have probably seen this cat before.In Japanese shops, restaurants, and souvenir stores, a small cat sits quietly wit...

In a quiet corner of an old Japanese town, you may notice dried gourds hanging from a wooden beam or resting beside ever...

Hōmeishu – A Traditional Herbal Liquor of Tomonoura瀬戸内海に面した港町・鞆の浦には、古くから旅人や船乗りに親しまれてきた薬味酒があります。それが「保命酒（ほうめいしゅ）」です。通りに面した...

A Black Ship Gliding Through Calm Waters: Irohamaru and Tomonoura瀬戸内海のほぼ中央に位置する鞆の浦。入り組んだ海岸線と穏やかな潮流に守られたこの港町は、古くから「潮待ちの港」...