Moda & Diseno

Yosegi-zaiku (literalmente, «obra de parqué») es el nombre que recibe una artesanía tradicional japonesa que utiliza varios tipos de madera de forma combinada para producir bellos e intrincados patrones mediante las diferencias entre colores de cada tipo de madera. En los últimos años, esta artesanía ganó publicidad en Japón así como en el extranjero, y atrajo a mucha gente gracias a su aspecto encantador y la sensación de calidez que solo puede brindar la madera. Este artículo explora la historia y los métodos del Yosegi-zaiku, así como las esperanzas y las ambiciones de los jóvenes artesanos que desarrollarán el futuro de esta artesanía.

Las tapas de alcantarilla son artículos familiares que se observan comúnmente en todo el mundo. Pero, ¿sabía que las tapas de alcantarilla diseñadas están ganando atención como un nuevo tipo de artículo regional? Más y más gente va a visitar distintas regiones para ver las tapas de alcantarilla que exhiben características distintivas de cada área en su diseño. En este artículo, exploraremos el mundo de las tapas de alcantarilla diseñadas de Japón.

Hay muchos tipos de cordones que juegan un papel importante de varias formas en nuestras vidas. Los usamos para atar objetos grandes para su transporte, ajustarnos los pantalones a la cintura o como tiras para sujetar bolsas. Además de ser objetos de uso diario, también hay cordones muy bellos que nos han sido legados como artesanía tradicional hasta el presente. Estos cordones se llaman «Kumihimo». En este artículo profundizaremos en el mundo del Kumihimo de Japón.

Bento, o loncheras, son parte de la cultura culinaria de Japón. El acto de comer Bento fuera de casa es uno de los momentos más esperados del día, dado que presenta diferentes tipos de comida colocada en vívidos colores.

Los Sensu (abanicos plegables) son objetos útiles: puede meterlos en su bolsillo en un caluroso día de verano y sacarlo para disfrutar de una brisa fresca cuando esté afuera.

Las mejores obras de arte cautivan a la gente más allá de las fronteras y en todas las épocas. Este artículo echa un vistazo a dos salas de arte moderno que han llamado la atención de la gente tanto de Japón como del mundo entero. También visitaremos el mayor museo de Japón, en el cual puede recorrer la historia para disfrutar de obras de arte clásicas de Japón.

Katsushika Hokusai es uno de los artistas japoneses más reputados del mundo. Este brillante artista creó su obra hace alrededor de 200 años, causando un impacto muy significativo en el arte de Japón así como del mundo entero.

Hay un aparejo de pesca conocido como “kebari” (mosca de pesca) que se utiliza como carnada artificial en la pesca, pero en Japón también se ve como una artesanía y algo que es agradable a la vista.

"Washoku, las culturas dieteticas tradicionales de los japoneses" se incluyo en la lista representativa de la UNESCO del patrimonio cultural inmaterial de la humanidad en diciembre de 2013.

Al igual los escudos de armas en Europa, en Japon tambien existen simbolos que representan a cada casa familiar.

Ginza es uno de los distritos comerciales mas famosos de Japon. Es un centro comercial y cultural rico en historia.

Por su escasez y belleza, el oro ha sido venerado en cualquier tiempo y lugar como simbolo de prosperidad.
  El pan de oro, llamado kinpaku en japones, es un material artesano que transmite el encanto del oro en el Japon actual de manera refinada y elegante.

En Japon, tanto el Mizuhiki como el Noshi son fundamentales cuando se trata de tercambiar regalos de manera formal. El Mizuhiki es un cordon decorativo que se usa para atar el papel que se enrolla alrededor de los regalos.

Se popularizan fotos divertidas de bebes durmiendo, que parecen cuadros

While Japanese food is popular all over the world, only in Japan has tableware been uniquely developed for the food.

Jeans were born in the U.S. as work clothes for laborers in the 1870s. Made of thick cloth called "denim," jeans have since become popular globally and are now must-have fashion items. While the U.S. is the birthplace of jeans, did you know that a town in Japan is also famous for producing jeans?

Many Japanese people practice the custom of visiting a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple and receiving (that is, buying) a good-luck charm called omamori, which is said to protect the holder. Because of this tradition, Japanese people are familiar with good-luck charms.

In Japanese life, there is a culture of enjoying fragrance. Products such as osenko (incense sticks), room fragrances, and fabric softeners are used on various occasions.

Currently in Japan, the "big silhouette" style, in which large-size clothing is worn, is very popular.

The popularity of latest fashion rental services is rising among Japanese women.

The number of women using face packs during their downtime after an evening bath or in their morning skin care routines is increasing. Face packs have become easy to adopt and naturally exist as a beauty custom.

The People of Japan have incorporated trees into their lives using Bonsai, a hobby that can even be called an Art, where magnificent natural landscapes are created in small plant pots.

Traditional Japanese staining technique, Indigo dye, advances merging the old and new, including the use of rich indigo tones for stylish fashion combinations and interior design.

There is an on-going boom in decoration among Japanese women; they enjoy their own 3-D decoration on their smartphone and digital camera with rhinestones and beads that sparkle like jewels, miniature fruits and sweets.

Harajuku district in Tokyo, with abundance of shops and boutiques catering to mixed tastes, continually generates new fashion into the world with the idea of “kawaii” as the keyword.

Cat-themed fashion has become popular among young Japanese women in their teens and twenties. Many young women love not only cat-themed clothes and shoes but also their hair and even their makeup in the style of a cat.

High Tech, Unique & Beautiful
In Japan, regular restrooms in public spaces in department stores or restaurants tend to feature high-tech toilets with cleanliness. They also have lavish designs or facilities with music or sweet-smelling fragrances to help visitors relax. Such high-tech, uniquely beautiful Japanese restrooms make you want to visit again.

Yukata is one of traditional garments for summer in Japan. Especially popular among women, yukata with modern and colorful designs have made their appearance in addition to traditional ones in recent years.

Shikki” (lacquerware), also called “japan”, is Japan’s representative traditional art with thousands of years of history. Wajima lacquerware and other shikki as well as craftsmanship such as makie continue to charm people around the world.

Various hairstyles?curled, braided and piled up?combined with retro-style hair accessories have recently come to the fore among young Japanese women, who are yet again setting new fashion trends.

Young Japanese women are enlivening city streets these days with the flowing contours of the maxi skirt, which they pair with various other contrasting styles.

Wide-brimmed hats were once associated with chicness and social position. Today, young Japanese women have embraced these and other hats as a new, sophisticated fashion style.

With a multitude of appealing styles, shorts matched with legwear have become an essential part of women's wardrobes.

From pop trends to nature to new urban outdoor styles, the layering of a myriad of different clothing by Japanese youth reflects an advanced combination of modern, casual style and comfort that never fails to astound!

Japanese schoolgirls created the boom in loose socks in the 1990s, but recently, a new trend in coordinated fashion has appeared, as women pair socks of various designs with high heels and boots ... maybe the next global chic?

Floral prints, a longtime favorite with Japanese people, are in vogue this summer.

Large-framed glasses are the hottest fashion accessory item among women in their teens and twenties, thanks to the revival of a flashy '80s look. Part disco, glam, and manga, they add a touch of eclectic charm.

This winter, stylish and colorful belly warmers known as haramaki are making their way onto the waists of young Japanese men, bringing this traditional garment to the forefront of fashion.

Traditionally worn for weddings and other formal occasions, the colorful long-sleeved furisode kimono has begun to incorporate the influence of Western-style clothing and has become key to passing on the rich tradition of kimono to the next generation of Japanese young women.

Versatile, sophisticated, and affordable stoles have become a firm fashion favorite with young Japanese men.