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How to Create a Tea Room Corner at Home
Transform any corner of your home into a tea room and create a calming space for daily matcha.
What Exactly Is the Purpose of the Tokonoma?
Discover the tokonoma's deep cultural meaning and role in traditional hospitality.
Matcha: A Beginners Guide to Japanese Green Tea
Discover matcha’s history, health benefits, and how to prepare it. Learn how to enjoy this vibrant green tea at home.
Our Favorite Chrysanthemum-Inspired Tableware Picks This Fall
Shop our favorite chrysanthemum-inspired tableware with a fall feeling to bring seasonal beauty to your dining table.
Journey into the World of Bonsai in Tokyo
Join a hands-on bonsai workshop in Tokyo at Seikoen and explore the beauty of this timeless Japanese tradition.
Unlocking the Secrets of Natto
Learn about natto with a visit to Sendai-ya, where inventive dishes reimagine this iconic Japanese superfood.
Japanese Otsumami: Easy Karaage Recipe & Izakaya Bites
Enjoy a night in with otsumami, classic izakaya bar bites like yakitori and pickles, plus a quick and easy karaage recipe.
5 Motifs That Feel Like Japanese Summer
In this issue, we introduce five motifs that make you feel the summer in Japan, and suggest recommended items associated with each.
Japan’s Traditional Sparklers: The Behind-the-Scenes Story
Discover the quiet beauty of Japan’s traditional sparklers, senko-hanabi, handheld fireworks.
Discover essential Japanese teaware and create a serene, meaningful tea ritual rooted in tradition.
What Is Ukiyo-e? A Look into Japan’s Iconic Woodblock Print Art
Explore the beauty of ukiyo-e, from Edo-era art history to home goods inspired by Hokusai and Utamaro.
Street Eats & Summer Beats: Your Guide to Japan’s Festival Yatai
Explore Japan’s summer festivals through yatai, vibrant food stalls serving takoyaki, kakigori, and more with festive flair.
Mindful Moments: Crafting Calm with the Five Senses
Reconnect with your five senses with Japanese tableware and decor that brings calm to your everyday life.
Explore the history, design, and cultural meaning behind Japanese fans, icons of tradition, performance, and craft.
Discover eight traditional Japanese patterns that are used in kimonos, crafts, and more, plus insights on their meanings.
A Modern Tokyo Family’s Life in a Traditional Japanese House
Learn how a Tokyo family transformed a 100-year-old kominka into a modern and traditional dream home.
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