Posts Tagged ‘Cultural Box’
Make your own Uchiwa
It is hot and perfect weather for the Uchiwa! These hand-held fans abound in Japan during the summer months. They are a great tool for a sales pitch. They are also a practical way of cooling off during the oppressive heat of July and August. The uchiwa has been a popular [Read More]
Horses and Heroes – Soma Nomaoi
A few years ago I took the kids to Europa Park in Germany and one of the standout events was the jousting tournament. Re-creating history in live shows is a great way of teaching the kids about the past. Similarly in Japan, in July you can step back in time with horses and [Read More]
Rites of Passage
In Japan, the festival known as shichi-go-san is held annually on November 15. It celebrates three and seven year old girls and five year old boys. These numbers are seen traditionally to be lucky numbers and it is a practise that has continued since the Heian Period [Read More]
Kiki and Friends
One of my favourite elements of Japanese culture is the embodiment of manga and anime. I am always amazed at the association with and value placed on these characters. Personally, I have collected much cute memorabilia/brick-a-brac or merchandise and as a consumer continue [Read More]
