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Understanding Japan’s National Treasures and Living National Treasures
Learn the meaning of Japan’s National Treasures and Living National Treasures.
Kintsugi Repair Experience: The Meaning Behind Golden Restoration
Kintsugi is often introduced as a beautiful craft, but in practice, it begins with something very ordinary: a bowl that slipped, a cup that cracked, a broken ...
Wagashi: Japanese Sweets and Aesthetic Tradition
Learn about traditional Japanese sweets, celebrated for their delicate beauty and seasonal designs.
Valentine’s Day & White Day in Japan: Connecting Through Chocolate
Explore this guide to Japan’s Valentine’s Day and White Day traditions, including chocolate customs and gift ideas.
Uncover how snow shapes Japanese life, culture, and crafts, from winter traditions to snow-inspired tableware.
Learn about Japanese knives, their features, and care tips to help you choose the perfect one for your cooking style.
Japanese Table Manners: Enjoy Washoku with Ease and Confidence
Learn Japanese table manners, from handling tableware and chopsticks to dining etiquette for sushi, fish, and tempura.
Chanko Nabe: The Power Food of Sumo Wrestlers
Step into the home of sumo culture, and learn how chanko nabe became the dish that supports generations of athletes.
How to Brew an Excellent Cup of Gyokuro Green Tea
Learn how to brew Gyokuro green tea with easy steps, ideal water temperature, and the best tea tools.
Celebrating a Japanese New Year
Explore Japanese New Year traditions from zodiac ornaments and kagami mochi to osechi, hatsumode, and more.
A Calm, Quiet Ending—the End of the Year in Japan
Explore Japan’s peaceful New Year traditions, from year-end cleaning and osechi to temple visits and bell ringing.
How to Decorate for the New Year Like Japan
Discover Japanese New Year decorations like shimekazari and kadomatsu, plus insights on their lucky meanings.
All About the Japanese Zodiac Signs
Discover the Japanese zodiac's history and meanings, plus zodiac-inspired items to bring charm and luck to your home!
Learn how Japan celebrates Christmas with unique traditions, festive markets, illuminations, foods, and more.
The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs
Explore Japan’s onsen culture, its deep ties to traditional crafts, and learn how these warm, healing aesthetics came to life.
So Different! The Food Cultures of Eastern & Western Japan
Explore the distinct food cultures of eastern and western Japan, shaped by history, climate, and local tastes.
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