4th Mar 2026
Japanese Aesthetics · Home & Living 侘び寂び — Beauty in imperfection, impermanence & simplicity You've probably seen a cracked ceramic mug that somehow looked more beautiful becaus…
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16th Nov 2025
Learn what the Japanese Zodiac (Eto) actually is: a time-keeping system that combines Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches in a 60-year cycle. We also share a short folk tale and two craft…
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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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6th Aug 2022
Nanbu Cast Iron is an Iwate's traditional craft used for chagama(kettle for the tea ceremony), iron kettle, wind chime and it has 400years history. HistoryRepresentative production areas of Nanbu…
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