Blog – Page 3 – This Old Japanese House

How did people light their homes in Edo Japan?

What did the Japanese use for light during the Edo period? For many candles might…

Mohritei is a traditional Japanese house and garden built for the last daimyo of Chofu located…

In the small sea side castle town of Hagi in Western Japan there is beautiful…

Learning a second language is something that many people want to do. For some people…

Blue tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea made from the flowers and petals of the…

Whether you’re a native Japanese speaker looking for something to add to your existing collection…

Mohri mansion is an amazing example of traditional Japanese architecture and is a must see…

Hello Again. Today, I’d like to take you along with me to see The Kikuya…

Shiso, also known as Perila, is an aromatic annual plant used in many Japanese dishes…

Hagi Castle circa 1890