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11 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings

Uncover the meanings of 11 Japanese lucky charms and discover gifts that celebrate the beauty of their symbolic designs.

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Farming Good Fortune with Auspicious Animals

Farming Good Fortune with Auspicious Animals

Farming Good Fortune with Auspicious Animals
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Farming Good Fortune with Auspicious Animals

Discover Japan's lucky animals and their symbolism in traditional figurines that bring good fortune and protection.

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series:  A Walk through a Samurai's Path of Tea
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MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Walk through a Samurai's Path of Tea

Team Musubi experienced the uniqueness of Japanese tea ceremonies at Komaba Warakuan, a chado school with samurai roots.

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Making a Mark: What Are Goshuin?

Discover the deep meanings and history behind Goshuin, Japan's traditional temple stamps, and how you can get your own.

Visiting Toyama's Master Craftspeople: Two Potters and a Washi Artisan
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Visiting Toyama's Master Craftspeople: Two Potters and a Washi Artisan

Meet three master artisans from Toyama, Japan, as they share their crafts and traditions in a serene countryside setting.

No Knife, No Cuisine: All About Japanese Kitchen Knives
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No Knife, No Cuisine: All About Japanese Kitchen Knives

Explore our guide to Japanese kitchen knives. Learn about different types, their history, and their unique uses.

Toguri Museum of Art: Enchanted by the Beauty of Nabeshima and Kinrande
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Toguri Museum of Art: Enchanted by the Beauty of Nabeshima and Kinrande

Explore the Toguri Museum, known for its beautiful collection of Hizen porcelain, including Imari and Nabeshima ware.

Understanding the Differences: Kimono vs Yukata
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Understanding the Differences: Kimono vs Yukata

Learn about the unique roles of kimono and yukata in Japanese culture, their history, and their distinct differences.

A Guide to Traditional Japanese Performing Arts: Noh and Kabuki
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A Guide to Traditional Japanese Performing Arts: Noh and Kabuki

Learn about Noh and Kabuki, Japan's traditional performing arts, with our guide on origins, tips, theaters and more.

What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving
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What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving

Learn about ochugen, the Japanese tradition of midyear gift-giving. Explore its history, timing, and the perfect gifts.

Sunlit Geshi: Observing Japan's Summer Solstice

Sunlit Geshi: Observing Japan's Summer Solstice

Learn about Geshi, the Japanese summer solstice, celebrated with rich cultural traditions and unique regional cuisines.

Summer’s Palette: The Radiant Beauty of Flowers
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Summer’s Palette: The Radiant Beauty of Flowers

Learn about Japan's vibrant summer flowers, and how each type brings a unique charm, color, and fragrance to the season.

Tatami Change
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Tatami Change

Explore the history and cultural significance of tatami mats, and how they help maintain ancient Japanese traditions.

Japanese Food Displays: What Makes It Look So Real
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Japanese Food Displays: What Makes It Look So Real

Learn about Japanese fake food replicas at Iwasaki Be-I, and how they perform the entire process from molding to shaping.

Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled
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Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled

Learn about kitamaebune, Edo-period merchant ships that sailed Japan's seas and inspired master artisan Kitamura Takashi.

Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery
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Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery

Explore Okawachiyama, a pottery village famous for historic Imari Nabeshima ware, traditional kilns, and stunning scenery.

A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking
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A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking

Team Musubi learned more about kumiko a Japanese woodworking technique that uses no nails, at Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.