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Why winter ikebana is the perfect flower arranging season
Ikebana is a Japanese flowering arranging art that can be performed throughout the year. Yet, I want to explain why winter ikebana could be the best
Why Japanese walking tours are an invaluable resource.
A look at why Japanese walking tours are a great alternative way to experiencing Japan. What are they? and why they are useful.
Google Arts and Culture: a useful Japanese resource?
On the ever-increasing hunt for reliable Japanese information and learning opportunities, is Google Arts and Culture a useful resource?
Discover the wonder of a bonsai tree
The Japanese art of bonsai, (growing a miniature tree in a pot) can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Lets learn how to get involved.
Samurai ronin and ninjas: what’s the difference?
Who were the samurai? what are ronin? and what were ninja’s really like? if you’ve ever asked one of these questions, here’s an understanding of each.
Are samurai swords legal in the UK?
Many who have an interest in Japan inevitably come to ask ‘are samurai swords legal in the UK?’ Here are some guidelines to an answer.