Japanese Culture | Iromegane

Sep 29, 20153 min read

Shishi and Komainu. What´s the difference?

When you go to a shrine in Japan, you see two lion like animals at the entrance. Actually they are two animals, a lion and a komainu. Wha...

Japanese Mythology: Marriage Between Humans and Animals

There are many stories about humans marry to animals in Japan.

Kokedama

Have you seen those green fluffy balls? They are Kokedama.

Kosupure Graduation at Kyoto University

It caught attention that Japanese students in Japan attend the graduation ceremony with Cosplay.

How Many Gods Exist in Japan?

Happy New Year of the dragon in 2024. Wish you all a healthy and internally peaceful year despite of the unsolved conflicts and natural...

How did they get tattoos in Edo Period?

It is said that Japan's tattoo culture started about 5000BC. Because the cray figures made around that time have tattoos on the body and...

Zoom Manner in Japan. True or False?

After many Japanese companies have switched to remote work, people are talking about zoom manner. Some sound real and some sound like jok...

Japanese New Year Custom for Kids - Otoshidama-

Japanese children get money, otoshidama in the New Year. It was my best event at the beginning of the year as a child and not my favourit...

Protect your bum ball from Yokai, Kappa

There are many folklores about Kappa all over Japan. This comical looking yokai can be friendly but can lead you to death by pulling out ...

Shishi and Komainu. What´s the difference?

When you go to a shrine in Japan, you see two lion like animals at the entrance. Actually they are two animals, a lion and a komainu. Wha...