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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...
Exploring Japanese Patterns: Timeless Design an...
At KENKAWAI, our new collection of tenugui towels, named Mon, features traditional Japanese patterns that carry deep cultural meanings. In Japan, patterns are more than decorative motifs; they express natural...
Exploring Japanese Patterns: Timeless Design an...
At KENKAWAI, our new collection of tenugui towels, named Mon, features traditional Japanese patterns that carry deep cultural meanings. In Japan, patterns are more than decorative motifs; they express natural...