February 2, 2012 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

All about Japan : Hinamatsuri

The Japanese Doll Festival (Hina-matsuri), or Girls’ Day, is held on March 3.

Platforms covered with a red carpet Read more »

January 15, 2012 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

All about Japan: Hanko/Inkan

More than just rubber stamps, hanko–horn, wood or stone seals imprinted with the bearer’s name, like a signature to a Westerner–are indispensable tools for Japanese adults in authorizing a myriad of transactions, from automobile registration, to bank activities to setting up house utilities. Nearly any occasion that would call for a Westerner’s signature would call for an impression of a hanko in Japan. Read more »

September 28, 2011 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

All about Japan: Music

Reflection of traditions from the East and West

Japanese music derives from an ancient tradition Read more »

September 20, 2011 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

All about Japan: Pop Culture

With the appearance of writer-illustrator Tezuka Osamu after World War II… Read more »

September 14, 2011 in All about Japan, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

All about Japan: Baseball

Baseball (yakyu) was introduced into Japan from the United States around 1873. Read more »