Traditional Japanese beds, or tatami bed mats, are woven from rice straw or dried rushes. The Japanese use woven mats for sitting and sleeping in a tatami room. They are gentle with a firm Underwood and give out a lovely
Shoji Screens – Japanese room dividers
Do you have a small apartment and would like to divide it into different sections? You can do this with the help of a shoji screen. This is a room divider that is most common with the Japanese. They use
Finding the right Chabudai for your home
Are you looking for a low table to add to your home? The chabudai is an ideal choice. This Japanese table is different from the normal table we are used to. Its height is a few centimeters from the ground
Read this before getting a Kamidana
Most of us believe in a supreme deity, and for the Japanese, the Shinto is their religion of choice. To practice this religion, you need a god shelf they call a Kamidana. What does Kamidana mean? This is a form
Tansu guide – find the best tansu for your needs!
Are you looking for authentic Japanese furniture to add to your home? You can buy all kinds of tansu furniture including tansu chests for your kitchen and living room from Amazon. Tansu chests are not only aesthetically pleasing but also
Buying (electronic) products in Japan – 5 things you should consider.
Japan is the land of electronics, period. When visiting Japan you might want to make some purchases of electronics yourself. There are plenty of reasons why you might consider doing this. Some products are cheaper, some products are released earlier.
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Daiso – A store you MUST visit when in Japan!
When visiting Japan there are some things you are just not allowed to miss. While some are obvious (e.g. Shibuya crossing), there are places and shops that you might miss if you are not particularly looking for them. The Daiso
Taiyaki pan
When walking across the food court or when visiting a matsuri (Japanese festival) you might encounter a fish you never heard of before, the taiyaki. The taiyaki is not actually a fish, it is a fish-shaped cake that is molded
Mochi maker – A kitchen appliance you need!
What is mochi? Mochi is a Japanese rice cake that is traditionally eaten around new year, but which can be found in shops all over Japan. It is made by cooking the (glutinous) rice for a long time and then
Tamagoyaki pan – The best tamagoyaki pans for sale
If you have ever been to Japan or to a good Japanese restaurant you must have seen tamagoyaki. Tamagoyaki is often served at izakaya’s as a stand-alone dish, or added as a topping on sushi. This Japanese style omelette is
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