2020.03.08
“Vicuna Feel Limited Yuzen Pattern” is a hand-dyed Yuzen pattern applied to a smooth oil-based ballpoint pen “Vicuna Feel” in collaboration with Japanese miscellaneous goods manufacturer “Taniguchi Shoyudo”. The traditional and auspicious motifs are partially infused with gold luster to create an ancient Japanese pattern.
A pattern used in Yuzen dyeing, a kimono pattern dyeing that began in the Edo period. A variety of pictorial representations of patterns such as natural landscapes.
All 10 kinds of patterns are designed by combining motifs and patterns with good luck. Among the many Yuzen patterns, the design is designed to give you a feeling of “Japaneseness” and “Japanese”, making it a perfect souvenir.
①Asanoha
It is said that hemp leaves grow quickly and have the property of paying evil, so praying for the growth of children and meaning of amulet are included.
②Flower crest on Yuzen sink
It is a KISSHO pattern that has beautifully arranged colorful flowers such as cherry blossoms, plums and chrysanthemums.
③Fireworks
The circle means good luck for a long time, and the circle when fireworks are launched means good luck.
④Chrysanthemum blue sea wave
A pattern in which chrysanthemums, which means longevity and longevity, are lined up as if they were Qinghai waves. Qinghai waves mean that peace will last forever, like the calm waves that repeat constantly.
⑤Paper cranes with clouds
A pattern with a paper crane, which is made as a symbol of sickness and peace. Crane has long been considered a “lucky bird” in Japan.
⑥Owl
Owls are said to be good luck birds that bring happiness to them, except for their hardships, with the words “Fukurai” and “Fading”.
⑦Goldfish
It is a summer feature that is healed by cooling just by looking at it. Feng Shui is a good luck fish with good luck, so it is said that carrying around with a goldfish motif is good for good luck.
⑧Rabbit and flower crest
Rabbit jumping means “leaping”, and because of its high breeding ability, it is a lucky charm of “prosperity of offspring”.
⑨Dozuzu Zodiac
Torin is a traditional toy, amulet, and lucky charm. The pattern of the zodiac is Dozuzu, and the pattern combined with Shochiku-Plum is an auspicious combination.
⑩Small flower komon
A small pattern with plum blossoms. Ume is a joyful flower that withstands the cold of winter and informs of the coming of spring. It is a symbol of the strength of vitality and purity.
A colored paper, strip, Japanese paper accessory manufacturer and wholesaler located in Kyoto, founded in 1923. We send Japanese paper, a tradition that has been around since ancient times, with new ideas.
[World Heritage Nijo Castle] National Treasure “Ninomaru Palace” Special entry and original wall paintings are open to the public for a limited time
[Kyoto Hachikan]Winter trip to Ohara, Kyoto, with a view of the snowy landscape and Osechi cuisine.
The building itself is photogenic! Major Kyoto kimono rental shop “Yumekan Oike Bettei(夢館御池別邸)”
[The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto] Nowadays, we have started offering cocktails using seasonal new tea for a limited time.
”Cartography” limited map for adults “Tokyo”
Resurrected beyond 150 years. The legendary vessel is revived by crowdfunding
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
Edo faceting brand Shiina Faceting, which has also opened a new showroom, releases a new series.
Tokyo
Grand opening of the Japanese sweets shop Nikko Monaka on 15 March 2025, featuring monaka with three monkey motifs and strawberries from the prefecture.
Tochigi
A new texture that is both crispy and chewy! HONKAN CREPE NAKAKA (crepe) in two varieties – custard and green tea – will be available from Friday 28 March.
Kyoto
Official licensed product for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Myakmyak Cider, goes on sale from 1 April (Tuesday).
Osaka
Launch of a new liquor brand ‘kagan’ using Okinawan ingredients.
Okinawa
The “Wishful Thinking” event, where you can decorate a teru teru teru bozu with your wishes, will be held from 12 May.
2025.05.14
Lawson launches “Summer Matcha Smoothie” using Uji matcha from Kyoto’s long-established Morihan.
2025.05.12
Collaboration again with popular strawberry farms Hanacha and Ogawa Farm in Chitose: ‘Strawberry Sweets Lunch & Dinner Buffet’, 7 and 8 June only.
2025.05.09
Get to know the fascination of tiger bamboo at Expo ’70 Osaka! Bamboo and Tiger craftsmen hold flower basket workshops.
2025.05.07
[Okuyugawara Onsen Tsubaki] Information on the annual early summer event “Firefly Evening”.
2025.05.05
Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya opens in ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., a new symbol of Fukuoka.
2025.05.02
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
