Imado shrine is located in Asakusa area where famous place as traditional Japanese place. Imado shrine is known as giving profit for matchmaking because the shrine dedicate to the god of the couple. Also the area “Imado” is said that Maneki Neko (lucky cat) was born, therefore there are many kinds of lucky cat such as little lucky cat stone statue, big lucky cat statue and … [Read more...]
Tokyo Kokeshi doll | Japanese traditional wooden doll
We introduce Tokyo Kokeshi manufacture at Hachioji and history of northern Kokeshi! Video for manufacturing process of Tokyo Kokeshi can be seen below!! Kokeshi dolls is a Japanese traditional handmade wooden doll, originate from Tohoku region of Northern Japan. It is known as lucky charm for children. The wooden dolls has a simple shape, a spherical head and cylinder torso. … [Read more...]
Tokyo Cherry blossoms viewing top 5 spots
Hanami (Cherry blossom viewing) is one of most famous seasonal customs to enjoy Sakura (cherry blossoms) with food and drinks! The Japanese traditional customs were loved by people all over Japan!! We describe the top 5 spots for Hanami in Tokyo in this article. For Hanami spots, visitors should consider what kind of atmosphere you guys like to enjoy because some of place … [Read more...]
TOKYO Gotokuji Temple | Maneki Neko – Lucky cat
Meow, meow… Mew, mew… Because of the number of Maneki Neko (Lucky cat), you may hear the sounds in Gotokuji temple!! Gotokuji temple is very famous temple for Japanese ornament of lucky cat called Maneki Neko. Maneki Neko is known that gathers “Money” and “People”!! Please check another article for more detail about Maneki Neko from this link. Gotokuji temple is located … [Read more...]
TOKYO Dondo Yaki – Burning New Year’s decoration
Dondo-Yaki(どんど焼き) is Japanese traditional event held all over Japan. The Japanese custom holds to see Toshigami-sama (God celebrated at the beginning of New Year) off by burnning New Year's decorations such as Kadomatsu (Decorative pine branches) and Shimekazari (Straw rope) after pile up a tower by those decorations with green bamboo, straw, Japanese cedar and reeds. The … [Read more...]