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Tea fields in Shizuoka by くろふね, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons From Leaf to Cup Japanese green tea may look simple — add hot water, brew briefly and pour a...

For International Women's Day and Mother's Day, we celebrate some of Japan’s top women designers.

Dating back over a thousand years to Japan’s Heian period, Hinamatsuri — also known as Doll's Day and Girls' Day — is a celebration of the health, wellbeing and happiness of girls, with a history of spirituality.

Discover the cultural history of cats in Japan — from Edo woodblock prints and folklore to Hello Kitty and cat islands. Explore how felines shaped Japanese art, literature, and design.

Why is Valentine's Day in Japan is a little different to the West? We look at Japan's galentine's tradition and introduce some of our favourite Japanese designer chocolates