Christmas in Japan is celebrated with its own unique traditions, and among the most beloved of these is the Japanese Christmas cake. Unlike the rich, fruit-laden Christmas cakes familiar in the West, the Japanese Christmas cake is a light, fluffy sponge cake, typically frosted with whipped cream and adorned with fresh strawberries. This cake not […]
In the heart of Japan’s festive season lies an unexpected but now iconic tradition — the widespread consumption of Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day. This unique practice did not stem from ancient customs or religious rituals but from a masterful marketing campaign that began in the 1970s. The story of how fried chicken became […]
In Japan, a country steeped in Shinto and Buddhist traditions, Christmas is celebrated with a distinct flavor that highlights a fascinating blend of Western influences and Japanese customs. The holiday, which is not officially recognized with a day off as it is in many Western countries, revolves around themes of joy, romance, and commercial excitement […]
As you may have noticed, streetwear has had fairly unprecedented popularity in recent years. From rappers to skateboarders to luxury stores, why has streetwear become so popular? Here at Japanese Clothing, we are undisputed streetwear enthusiasts. We’re passionate about these kinds of questions, so we’ve prepared an article for you to learn more about streetwear. Get comfortable, […]
How to dress like Scarlxrd? Where to find the clothes from his music videos? Are Scarlxrd’s outfits easy to find on the internet? If you’re here, it’s because you literally fell in love at first sight with scarlxrd’s outfits and you would like to dress exactly like him! Don’t worry: you’ve come to the right place. Scarlxrd […]
Hanami (花見, lit. “flower viewing”) is a traditional Japanese custom where people gather in family, in group of friends/coworkers or with their lover to watch the blooming of Sakura flowers (cherry flowers) during the Spring season between March to early May. Most of the time, Hanami commonly refers to the Sakura blossom, but there are also other types of flower […]
Shinigami (死神, literally “death god”) are the personification of Death in Japan and most of the times referred to as Japanese gods or supernatural spirits called “Yokai” that guide humans toward death in certain aspects of Japanese religion and culture. The concept of Shinigami may have been first introduced in Japanese Culture in the 18th or 19th […]
Japanese Tea Ceremony also called Chanoyu (茶の湯, lit. “hot water for tea”) is a traditional form of tea ceremony in Japan where a tea master performs the temae (手前, the art of preparing Matcha tea) to his guests following the principles of the sadō/chadō (茶道, lit. “The Way of Tea”). Japanese Tea gatherings are divided into two groups, informal tea […]
Onigiri (お握り), also referred to as as omusubi (お結び) or nigirimeshi (握り飯) is a Japanese food made from seasoned rice often wrapped in a sheet of nori (seaweed) and sometimes combined with dumplings and other ingredients like fish, meat or any type of vegetables. The term Onigiri is a combination of the Japanese word “O” (a prefix used to show respect […]
Matcha (抹茶, lit. “tea powder“) is a premium variety of green tea originating from China infused from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis tea plant. Key element in the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries, Match tea powder is traditionally made by crushing dried leaves between two stones. Its bright green color is due to its high composition in chlorophyll that gives him good antioxidant […]
