Category: Japanese culture

Haha no Hi (母の日): Mother’s Day in Japan

Mistral Bonsai 02/05/2023

Haha no Hi (母の日) is a very important celebration in Japan, where mothers are honoured and thanked for all they […]

Mistral Bonsai 27/02/2023

Attention Bonsai lovers! We present you the photos of the most anticipated bonsai exhibition of the year: Kokufu-Ten Bonsai Exhibition […]

Mistral Bonsai 02/02/2023

In Japan, there are two important dates for couples in love. Although both celebrations have been adopted from the West, […]

Mistral Bonsai 20/07/2022

Reading expands our vocabulary while strengthening our grammar and spelling. It allows us to let our imagination run wild and […]

Mistral Bonsai 29/06/2021

Daruma is the doll of purposes and one of the best-known Japanese amulets. It is usually given on important occasions […]

Mistral Bonsai 29/04/2020

Hanami is a Japanese tradition that consists of contemplating the beauty of flowers. It is especially related to the flowering […]

Mistral Bonsai 20/10/2021

Tempura is one of the most famous oriental recipes. Keep reading to learn how to cook this easy Japanese recipe […]

Mistral Bonsai 20/02/2020

Maneki-neko is a fun cat figure (Japanese Bobtail), whose function is to bring good luck to both its owner and […]

Mistral Bonsai 05/02/2020

We believe we know everything about nature, but every day new discoveries surprise us. Japanese have been exploring the benefits […]

Mistral Bonsai 06/03/2020

The origin and philosophy of bonsai is born right at the moment when the human being, voluntarily or by accident, […]