Uchiwa, traditional hand-held fans that generally are made in the same shape as a Ping-Pong paddle, have long had practical uses in Japan. “We use them to light fires for meat grills, to cool ...

The first fan was probably a leaf, clasped by a human seeking relief on a prehistoric summer day. Today, on the rare occasions when modern air-conditioning fails us, we make do with theater program… ...

The quintessential Japanese hand fans, uchiwa and sensu, can be used all year round, but they are most often seen in summer.As well as creating a cooling breeze, these fans can act as a stylish ...

I don’t own or use them, folding fan and a hand towel works for me. Sometimes the addition of a hat if it’s really sunny out. Then again, I have a pretty good tolerance for heat and humidity. Seeing ...

Announcement of the next Japan Amusement Expo Changed the holding style to expand game arcade fans Saturday, November 25, 2023 Held at Tokyo Big Sight East 2 and 3 Halls (PDF file) https://www ...