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YAMA NO HI 2026: THE HISTORY & MEANING OF JAPAN'S MOUNTAIN DAY

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Japan's Mountain Day, Yama no Hi, celebrates the beauty, cultural influence and spiritual significance of the nation's stunning peaks

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MINO-YAKI: THE ART & SOUL OF JAPAN'S MOST BELOVED CERAMICS

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Discover Mino-Yaki — Japan's most celebrated ceramic tradition. Explore its history, iconic styles, and enduring beauty from Gifu's ancient kilns.

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WHAT IS BINCHOTAN? THE STORY OF JAPAN’S REMARKABLE WHITE CHARCOAL

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Valued for its purity, longevity and surprising versatility, Japanese binchotan charcoal  burns bright in Japanese lives.

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TANABATA FESTIVAL 2026: JAPAN'S STAR FESTIVAL OF WISHES & LOVERS

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How a myth of celestial romance became a vibrant, enduring symbol of love, hope and aspirations

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FATHER'S DAY IN JAPAN: FROM CASUAL WEAR TO CELEBRATION

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Find out about the birth of Father's Day in Japan, with a few of our gift recommendations.

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WASHI: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF JAPANESE PAPER

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Washi, Japan's extraordinary handmade paper, is a 1,300-year-old craft tradition that outlasts civilisations, inspires contemporary design, and demands to be noticed.

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