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The Horse Shimenawa – A Japanese Talisman for t...
As we approach 2026 — the Year of the Horse — the handcrafted Warazaiku Horse Shimenawa from KENKAWAI becomes a special piece: both a collector’s item and a symbol of...
The Horse Shimenawa – A Japanese Talisman for t...
As we approach 2026 — the Year of the Horse — the handcrafted Warazaiku Horse Shimenawa from KENKAWAI becomes a special piece: both a collector’s item and a symbol of...
Momiji – The Quiet Beauty of Autumn
In Japan, momiji (紅葉) marks the quiet turning of the seasons — when maple leaves blush in red and gold, and the air feels still and gentle. It is a...
Momiji – The Quiet Beauty of Autumn
In Japan, momiji (紅葉) marks the quiet turning of the seasons — when maple leaves blush in red and gold, and the air feels still and gentle. It is a...
How to Care for Your Japanese Towels
Japanese Towel Care GuideJapanese towels are crafted with purpose and precision. Known for their soft texture, high absorbency, and minimal weight, they embody the Japanese philosophy of refined simplicity and...
How to Care for Your Japanese Towels
Japanese Towel Care GuideJapanese towels are crafted with purpose and precision. Known for their soft texture, high absorbency, and minimal weight, they embody the Japanese philosophy of refined simplicity and...
Why the Japanese Towel is the Ultimate Summer T...
As summer travel begins calling—light luggage, open itineraries, long days near water—what you pack matters more than ever. In this season of movement and simplicity, the right essentials can elevate...
Why the Japanese Towel is the Ultimate Summer T...
As summer travel begins calling—light luggage, open itineraries, long days near water—what you pack matters more than ever. In this season of movement and simplicity, the right essentials can elevate...
Warazaiku: The Art of Straw and Spirit
In the mountainous countryside of Miyazaki Prefecture, rice is still grown on steep terraced fields. Here, among cedar forests and misty ridgelines, traditional straw craft—warazaiku—continues to be practiced by hand,...
Warazaiku: The Art of Straw and Spirit
In the mountainous countryside of Miyazaki Prefecture, rice is still grown on steep terraced fields. Here, among cedar forests and misty ridgelines, traditional straw craft—warazaiku—continues to be practiced by hand,...
From Roof to Table: Kawara Ceramics
For centuries, Kawara ceramics have protected Japan from above — silent sentinels of tradition, lining the rooftops of temples, shrines, and heritage homes. With their deep, smoky hues and graceful...
From Roof to Table: Kawara Ceramics
For centuries, Kawara ceramics have protected Japan from above — silent sentinels of tradition, lining the rooftops of temples, shrines, and heritage homes. With their deep, smoky hues and graceful...