Japanese Whetstones: Grit Chart, Brands and How to Use Them
Japanese whetstone grit chart in microns, which grit for Japanese knives, King, Shapton, Naniwa and Suehiro, soak times, flattening and natural stones.
Ikebana: Styles, Schools, Kenzan, Vases and Supplies Guide
Ikebana meaning and history, rikka/shoka/moribana styles, Ikenobo vs Sogetsu vs Ohara, kenzan (flower frog) sizes, vases and scissors.
Japanese Nail Clippers, Razors and Tweezers: Brands Guide
Japanese nail clippers (Suwada, Green Bell, Kai, Feather), Feather razors, kamisori straight razors and tweezers: models, prices and buying tips.
Origami Paper and Washi: Sizes, Chiyogami and Washi Tape
Origami paper sizes in cm and inches, types of Japanese origami paper, what washi is made of, chiyogami vs yuzen, washi tape and where to buy.
Japanese Fans and Wind Chimes: Sensu, Uchiwa and Furin
Japanese fans and wind chimes: sensu vs uchiwa, folding fan sizes and types, war fans, Kyoto and Marugame crafts, furin meaning, types and buying.
Riichi Mahjong: Rules, Yaku List, Scoring and Japanese Sets
Riichi mahjong explained: all 136 tiles, how to play, yaku list and yakuman, han and fu scoring, Japanese tile sets, sizes and automatic tables.
Japanese Sandals: Geta, Zori and Setta Types, Sizes and Wear
Japanese sandals explained: geta vs zori vs setta, types of geta, men’s, women’s and kids’ size charts, how to wear and walk, care, prices and buying.
Hanafuda Cards: Japanese Flower Cards, Koi-Koi Rules and Yaku
Hanafuda explained: all 48 Japanese flower cards by month, point values, koi-koi rules and yaku chart, Nintendo decks, karuta, sizes and buying.
How to Buy Japanese Pokémon Cards from Japan: A US Buyer’s Guide
Buy Japanese Pokémon cards from the US through an international retailer, a US importer, proxy buying or permitted forwarding. Learn how to check listings, arrange warehouse services and follow six purchase steps. See On…
Kokeshi Dolls: Japanese Wooden Doll Types, Meaning and Prices
Kokeshi dolls explained: what Japanese wooden dolls mean, the 11–12 traditional lineages, creative Usaburo kokeshi, sizes, prices, vintage value and care.