What is Hanfuda? Before the Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh trading card games, Hanafuda was the original card game obsession in Japan! Hanafuda (花札, literally “flower cards”) are Japanese playing cards with a long history in Japanese culture. A Hanafuda card … [Read more...] about Hanafuda – Japan’s Answer to Playing Cards ?
Fukubukuro 2019 – Japan’s Lucky Bags
What is fukubukuro? Every year hundreds of brave shoppers flock to Japan’s shopping districts in order to participate in “hatsu uri” (初売り), or the first sales of the new year. You can expect great bargains during this time, but Japan also adds their … [Read more...] about Fukubukuro 2019 – Japan’s Lucky Bags
Halloween Costume Roundup from Shibuya, Tokyo 2018
Over the past few years, Shibuya has become the hub of Halloween celebrations in Tokyo. Over one million (yes, one million!) people visit Shibuya over the Halloween weekend parading their costumes well into the night. FROM JAPAN was also part of the … [Read more...] about Halloween Costume Roundup from Shibuya, Tokyo 2018
Japanese Paper Craft Kits: Amazing Miniature Worlds Await!
There is a world of Japanese paper craft ready to be discovered! From DIY miniatures, to mechanical toys and shadowboxes, these models require only patience and a handful of inexpensive crafting tools. Best of all, there are so many unique kits to … [Read more...] about Japanese Paper Craft Kits: Amazing Miniature Worlds Await!
Randoseru Buying Guide: Send Your Kid to School in Style
If you’ve ever watched a school-themed anime or seen pictures of Japanese students heading to class, chances are you’ve spotted a randoseru—the boxy backpack that’s light enough for five-year-olds and durable enough to last all the way through … [Read more...] about Randoseru Buying Guide: Send Your Kid to School in Style
Japanese Kyusu Teapots: Your Guide to Japan’s Iconic Teaware
What’s the secret to a perfect cup of green tea? Perhaps the answer boils down to the teapot itself. Over the centuries, Japanese craftsmen have altered the shapes, materials, sizes, and filters of teapots, refining the tea-drinking experience by … [Read more...] about Japanese Kyusu Teapots: Your Guide to Japan’s Iconic Teaware
