Japanese Tradition

I wonder if those who have almost no exposure to Japanese culture will understand this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b75cl4-qRE

Furoshiki

Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan has created an original froshiki to promote the use of it.

Furoshiki is used as recyclable wrapping and therefore is earth friendly.

When you order your kanji name at our website, you will get one for yourself. ;)

Yosakoi

【Definision fromWikipedia】

Yosakoi (よさこい) is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan. Yosakoi started in the city of Kochi in 1954, as a modern rendition of Awa Odori, a traditional summer dance. As of 2005, yosakoi-style dancing has spread throughout much of Japan. The style of dance is highly energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music. The choreographed dances are often performed by large teams. Along with a number of professional yosakoi schools and town dance teams, yosakoi is also a popular event during the sports festivals held by Japanese elementary, junior, and senior high schools. Yosakoi participants include men and women of almost all ages – sometimes within a single team. In the dialect of Tosa province (modern-day Kochi Prefecture), "yosakoi" means "Please come at night."

Funny-Tshirts, funny tattoos

You may have seen a non-English speaker wearing T-shirts saying " I am a instant sportsman in the city."

I hear Japanese people seeing a person from non-Kanji culture having his neck tattooed 足 (meaning 'feet'), his breast tattooed 不景気(meaning bad economy), or her arm tattooed 喪（meaning 'period of respect for a deceased).

It it is written on T-shirt, all you have to do is to change, but if you have funny words tattooed, it won't be easy to undo it.

Consult to those who understand Japanese before you have kanji tattoo!

Our Website

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We will work with you to develop a kanji version of your namethat reflects your character and lifestyle. A name lasts a lifetime. We craft a hanko (a personalized ink seal) out of highest quality water buffalo's horn bearing the your name in kanji.
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