As you may have noticed, streetwear has had fairly unprecedented popularity in recent years. From rappers to skateboarders to luxury stores, why has streetwear become so popular? Here at Japanese Clothing, we are undisputed streetwear enthusiasts. We’re passionate about these kinds of questions, so we’ve prepared an article for you to learn more about streetwear. Get comfortable, […]
How to dress like Scarlxrd? Where to find the clothes from his music videos? Are Scarlxrd’s outfits easy to find on the internet? If you’re here, it’s because you literally fell in love at first sight with scarlxrd’s outfits and you would like to dress exactly like him! Don’t worry: you’ve come to the right place. Scarlxrd […]
Hanami (花見, lit. “flower viewing”) is a traditional Japanese custom where people gather in family, in group of friends/coworkers or with their lover to watch the blooming of Sakura flowers (cherry flowers) during the Spring season between March to early May. Most of the time, Hanami commonly refers to the Sakura blossom, but there are also other types of flower […]
Shinigami (死神, literally “death god”) are the personification of Death in Japan and most of the times referred to as Japanese gods or supernatural spirits called “Yokai” that guide humans toward death in certain aspects of Japanese religion and culture. The concept of Shinigami may have been first introduced in Japanese Culture in the 18th or 19th […]
Japanese Tea Ceremony also called Chanoyu (茶の湯, lit. “hot water for tea”) is a traditional form of tea ceremony in Japan where a tea master performs the temae (手前, the art of preparing Matcha tea) to his guests following the principles of the sadō/chadō (茶道, lit. “The Way of Tea”). Japanese Tea gatherings are divided into two groups, informal tea […]
Onigiri (お握り), also referred to as as omusubi (お結び) or nigirimeshi (握り飯) is a Japanese food made from seasoned rice often wrapped in a sheet of nori (seaweed) and sometimes combined with dumplings and other ingredients like fish, meat or any type of vegetables. The term Onigiri is a combination of the Japanese word “O” (a prefix used to show respect […]
Matcha (抹茶, lit. “tea powder“) is a premium variety of green tea originating from China infused from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis tea plant. Key element in the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries, Match tea powder is traditionally made by crushing dried leaves between two stones. Its bright green color is due to its high composition in chlorophyll that gives him good antioxidant […]
The Koi Fish also referred to as Nishikigoi (錦鯉, literally “brocaded carp”) is a domestic variant of the wild Amur carp that symbolizes tenacity, endurance, bravery, and love all at once. Today, the Koi carp has became an iconic and meaningful symbol in Japan. As a result, it also plays a significant role in Japanese tattoos and Japanese art while also […]
Techwear (short for “technical wear”) refers to a type of clothing made from technical fabrics designed for water-resistance, breathability, windproof and comfort such as GORE-TEX, Primaloft nylon and Polartec fleece. Inspired by Japanese Fashion, futuristic movies, and video games like cyberpunk 2077, Techwear Fashion is also associated to Techwear Aesthetic, a specific type of aesthetic combining both Futuristic and Urban fashion aesthetics. Are […]
Shodō (書 道, “way of writing”) also called Shūji (習字) is the art of Japanese calligraphy inspired by Chinese calligraphy and introduced in Japan from China in the 6th century AD during the medieval Tang dynasty. The art of Japanese calligraphy is produced by writing with Sumi (墨, “inkstick”) and a fude (筆, “brush”) on paper, […]
