3rd Nov 2025
The Subtle Spirit of Autumn in Japan When people around the world imagine Japan in autumn, one image appears before all others — momiji, the fiery red maple leaves that set mountains and garden…
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27th Sep 2025
Calm & Beautiful: Refined Cat-Themed Tableware for Grown-Up Dining Add a touch of pure “Neko time” to your everyday life. Cat-themed tableware that blends lovable charm with Japan&rs…
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24th Sep 2025
As autumn approaches, Kyoto transforms into a city of vibrant colors. Among its many scenic spots, Kiyomizu-dera Temple stands out as one of the most breathtaking places to experience the beauty of J…
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15th Sep 2025
Steam, broth, and morning air—Sanuki starts early. Chew, aroma, condiments: each shop has its own character. If you’d like the basics first, see the previous primer: Japanese Udon: A Trav…
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11th Sep 2025
Wheat flour, salt, water—simple ingredients, endless personalities. This friendly primer covers what udon is, how it’s made, quick regional styles, and easy tableware tips. We’ll en…
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6th Sep 2025
On a clear autumn night, a bright full moon floats in the sky. Since ancient times, people in Japan have gazed at this moon, considering it an omen of a bountiful harvest, and also a theme for poetr…
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1st Sep 2025
1. Rivers Breathing with the Four Seasons Japanese rivers change their expression with each season: cherry blossoms drifting in spring, fireflies dancing in summer, autumn leaves coloring the water su…
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28th Aug 2025
As autumn approaches, Kyoto transforms into a city of vibrant colors. Among its many scenic spots, Kiyomizu-dera Temple stands out as one of the most breathtaking places to experience the beauty of J…
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23rd Aug 2025
Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture is Japan’s iconic iro-e (color-painted) porcelain. This guide walks beginners through the essentials—the Five Kutani Colors, the production process,…
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18th Aug 2025
Crispy pork cutlet, sweet-savory dashi broth, and fluffy eggs come together in this popular Japanese dish. Here is a step-by-step katsudon recipe you can easily make at home, plus tips on choosing th…
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9th Aug 2025
Bring home the look and feel of a Japanese summer with three effortless accents—noren curtains, wind chimes, and uchiwa (fan) tapestries. Just hang, suspend, and place to invite a sense of cool…
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1st Aug 2025
Shigaraki ware, produced in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, loved for its warm, earthy clay and rustic glazes. Among its many creations, the Shigaraki tanuki (…
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