椿 (tsubaki) refers to Japonica Camellia, known more commonly as Japanese camellia. This gorgeous flower usually blooms between January and March. Its petals can range from red to pink to white, sometimes with streaks and speckles. The ones most cherished in Japan are the ones that bloom a deep, vivid red. The oils of tsubaki have properties that are completely beneficial to one's beauty cares. It softens the skin, smoothens the hair, and brings out the natural glow one has. They n
Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is a two-player strategy board game. Its earliest predecessor of the game, chaturanga, originated in India in the 6th century was brought to Japan where it spawned a number of variants. Two players, Sente (Black; more literally, person with the first move) and Gote (White; person with the second move), play on a board composed of rectangles in a grid of 9 ranks (rows) by 9 files (columns). The rectangles are undifferenti
Have you ever heard of the character, Domo? Domo is a famous character in Japan. He's a monster who constantly has his mouth open. There's no need to fear him though, because he's actually sweet and cuddly despite his looks. Domo or Domo-kun is the official mascot character of NHK, which is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. His name is a Japanese pun from the word どうも (doumo). Domo means "hello there," which depicts Domo's kind and friendly nature. Like other Japanese charact
Blendy Stick, a series of instant drinks you can make right at your home! Quick, easy, and flavorful, you'll be able to enjoy the feeling of having a cafe experience without having to step out of the door. There is a large variety of Blendy Sticks to choose from, from coffee au lait variations to tea, hot cocoa, and even Japanese matcha: To brew up a cup of genuine au lait drinks, first take out a stick, open and pour its contents into your mug or cup. Each stick comes in a compac