日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Japanese Spinning Tops: Where Play Meets Traditional Craft
Japanese spinning tops, known as koma, are more than simple toys.They represent a unique blend of play, craftsmanship, a...
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日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture The Craft of Waraji— Straw Sandals That Supported Everyday Life in Japan
わらじという技― 日本の暮らしを足元から支えた草履 ―Waraji, traditional straw sandals, were once an essential part of everyday life in Japan.Made...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Unusual Footwear of Japan— Ingenuity, Adaptation, and Legends Beneath the Feet
日本の変わり種の履物― 暮らしの知恵と工夫、そして伝説 ―Footwear in Japan was not only shaped by fashion or social rank, but also by environment, w...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Winter Footwear of Snowy Japan— How Straw Shoes Protected Life in Harsh Climates
雪と共に生きる― 日本の伝統的な冬の履物 ―In snowy regions of Japan, winter footwear was designed to protect the body from cold, moisture, a...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture Footwear of Power and Status in Pre-Modern Japan— How Shoes Reflected Rank, Ritual, and Authority
権力と身分を示した日本の履物― 貴族と武将の足元に込められた意味 ―In pre-modern Japan, footwear was far more than a practical item.For nobles and high-r...
動物園・水族館 / Zoos and Aquariums Why Do Capybaras Enjoy Hot Waterfalls in Japan?
― 日本の動物園で見られる、カピバラの「打たせ湯」文化 ―Capybaras are native to South America and are well known for spending time in rivers and we...