19Jul
Netsuke: The artisanal mastery of an obi clasp
Netsuke are small carved sculptures, originally created as practical toggles to fasten personal items to
Culture
18Jul
Mugi-cha: the fresh taste of barley tea in summer
Mugi-cha, roasted barley tea, is a summer elixir embodying the well-being (kenko) and harmony (chowa)
17Jul
A summer ofuro bath that refreshes body and mind
The ofuro, a traditional Japanese bath, transforms into a refreshing ritual in summer, nourishing kenko
16Jul
Kakemono, the hanging scrolls that tell Japan’s story
Kakemono are hanging scrolls featuring calligraphy or paintings, integral elements adorning both sacred and domestic
15Jul
The Japanese cushion that transforms how you sit
The zabuton is a cushion traditionally padded with cotton (men) and covered in durable fabric,
14Jul
Kiri-e: The Art of Carving Stories into Paper
Kiri-e, the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting, transforms a simple sheet into delicate visual
