Japanese

As a third generation Japanese American, I find that many Japanese Americans know very little about Japanese culture.  Because I grew up in Tokyo and speak Japanese, I know a little more than the average Japanese American, but we all know it’s a life long enjoyable process.  Culture is a bridge to connect not only generations, but has the ability to bring communities together as well.  It teaches us much about why we do the things we do.  The more we learn, the more open and understanding we become.  At Asian Lifestyle Design, we’d like to welcome and  share the Asian culture with everyone.

AESTHETICS

• Japanese Aesthetics of Wabi Sabi
• The Modern Japanese Room
• How to Create a Zen Room
• Japanese Garden:  More Trimming less Mowing
• Multi-Functional Spaces from a New Perspective

ARTS

• Ikenobo Ikebana, Grand Master Demonstration
• Ryuseiha Ikebana
• Learning About Tea Ceremony
• Chado Uransenke Tankokai Seattle 40th Anniversary
• Chigiri-e, A Japanese Paper Art
• Washi Paper Dying:  Ita Zome
• Japanese Autumn Ikebana
• Ryuseiha Ikebana

CUSTOMS

• Salt in Japanese Culture
• When is Wagamama a Good Thing
• The Japanese Custom of Bowing
• Japanese Ofuro
• Japanese Omiyage and Food
• The Benefits of Living with Grandparents
• Is it Considered Bad Manners to Slurp Soup Noodles?
• The Asian Custom of Removing Shoes at the Door
  
• Uses of the Furoshiki
  

FESTIVITIES

• Obon and the Bon Odori
• Hinamatsuri, Happy Girl’s Day
• Valentine’s Day and Giri Choco
  
• Celebrating Children’s Day
• Children’s Day and Symbolism
  
• Aki Matsuri in Bellevue, Washington
  

SYMBOLISM

• Maneki Neko, Japanese Beckoning Cat
• Asian Symbolism and the Crane
• Dharma or Daruma Doll
• Bananas, Lemons and Boiled Eggs
• Children’s Day and Symbolism
• Why do Japanese keep a little frog Figurine in their wallet when they go to Vegas?

MISC

• Earthquake in Japan
• Pros and Cons of the Japanese Futon
• Japanese say Ki, Chinese say Qi
• What is Chinglish, Japlish, Tinglish and Singlish?
• Japanese Blood Type Character Analysis
• Japanese Blood Type O and AB
• Japanese Blood Type A vs B