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Netsuke: The artisanal mastery of an obi clasp

Netsuke: The artisanal mastery of an obi clasp

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Mugi-cha: the fresh taste of barley tea in summer

Mugi-cha: the fresh taste of barley tea in summer

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A summer ofuro bath that refreshes body and mind

A summer ofuro bath that refreshes body and mind

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Roketsu-zome (蝋結染め)

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Sumi-e (墨絵)

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Washi (和紙)

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Shibori (絞り)

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A finely carved netsuke, possibly an animal figure, securely fastened to a rich, intricately patterned obi belt, worn around the waist of a traditional Japanese garment in a softly lit, historic interior.

Netsuke: The artisanal mastery of an obi clasp

A tall glass pitcher filled with golden mugi-cha (barley tea) and ice, prominently placed on a light wooden table inside a sunlit traditional Japanese home, conveying refreshing coolness.

Mugi-cha: the fresh taste of barley tea in summer

A warm wooden ofuro bathtub filled with water, floating yuzu slices, and a small wooden bath stool in a serene traditional Japanese home.

A summer ofuro bath that refreshes body and mind

A traditional Japanese kakemono scroll featuring a delicate sumi-e painting of mountains and clouds, gracefully hanging on a minimal indoor museum, illuminated by soft, indirect light. the kakemono looks like an epic treasure

Kakemono, the hanging scrolls that tell Japan’s story

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