Have you heard about Japanese Denim? Japanese denim is known for its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. They are typically made from premium, raw selvedge denim and are woven on traditional shuttle looms. This results in a sturdy and durable fabric that will only improve with age.
書初め (Kakizome) is the first calligraphy written at the beginning of a year, traditionally done on January 2nd. This tradition is often combined with writing 新年の抱負, which means “New Year’s resolutions.”
On New Year’s Eve in Japan, families eat soba noodles and drink sake. Toshikoshi Soba is served just before midnight. Soba noodles, which are cut into exceedingly thin and long strips, are believed to represent a long life.
Have you ever encountered the emoji 🎍 and wondered what it represents? It is an illustration of 門松 (Kadomatsu), which is a traditional Japanese ornament that is commonly placed during the New Year celebration.
大掃除 (Osouji), or end-of-year cleaning, is a family event in which the entire family, including grandparents, teenagers, and tiny children, works together to clean their homes. It is a time for the whole family to come together and clean together.
A Japanese tradition known as Hari Kuyo honors needles that are broken, rusted, bent, or otherwise unusable. They stick the old needles into soft things, such as tofu or konnyaku. Then they thank the needles and pray for their wishes.
