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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...

Tenugui in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko H...

In the Netflix series The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House, the lead character, Kiyo, often ties a tenugui around her head before starting to cook. This simple gesture, part of...

Tenugui in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko H...

In the Netflix series The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House, the lead character, Kiyo, often ties a tenugui around her head before starting to cook. This simple gesture, part of...

The Japanese Sense of Fragrance – A Journey Thr...

For centuries, Japan has cultivated a refined and deeply spiritual relationship with fragrance. Unlike in the West, where scent is often associated with personal perfume or home fragrance, in Japan,...

The Japanese Sense of Fragrance – A Journey Thr...

For centuries, Japan has cultivated a refined and deeply spiritual relationship with fragrance. Unlike in the West, where scent is often associated with personal perfume or home fragrance, in Japan,...

Purification Rituals with Kishu Binchotan

As January comes to a close, many of us feel the need to reset—cleansing both our spaces and ourselves from the weight of winter. In Japan, purification is an essential...

Purification Rituals with Kishu Binchotan

As January comes to a close, many of us feel the need to reset—cleansing both our spaces and ourselves from the weight of winter. In Japan, purification is an essential...

Ōsōji: The Japanese Year-End Tradition of Renewal

As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the beauty of Japanese traditions that inspire our daily lives. In Japan, December is a time for 'Ōsōji' (大掃除),...

Ōsōji: The Japanese Year-End Tradition of Renewal

As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the beauty of Japanese traditions that inspire our daily lives. In Japan, December is a time for 'Ōsōji' (大掃除),...

Kodo: A Journey into the World of Japanese Incense

Kōdō (香道), or "The Way of Incense," is one of Japan's revered traditional arts, alongside tea ceremony (sadō) and flower arranging (kadō). Rooted in centuries of cultural refinement, Kōdō is...

Kodo: A Journey into the World of Japanese Incense

Kōdō (香道), or "The Way of Incense," is one of Japan's revered traditional arts, alongside tea ceremony (sadō) and flower arranging (kadō). Rooted in centuries of cultural refinement, Kōdō is...