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The Shimenawa and the sacred weaves in Japanese animism

The Shimenawa and the sacred weaves in Japanese animism

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The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving

The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving

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The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes

The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes

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A vibrant red Torii gate standing prominently at the entrance of a traditional Shinto shrine path, with a close-up detail of an open Goshuincho album showing calligraphic seals and a small Ofuda amulet placed near its base, bathed in soft, natural light.

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29Jun
A traditional Japanese Shinto shrine gate (torii) standing at the entrance of a tranquil summer garden, bathed in soft sunlight, leading to a serene main hall.

Jinja: An Oasis of Quiet and Summer Rituals in the Japanese Community

During summer, the jinja, a Shinto shrine, transforms into a calm oasis for the Japanese
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02Jul
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The 18 most visually breathtaking Matsuri Festivals in Japan

INTRODUCTION There is a face of Japan that reveals itself only a few days a
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Japan’s wildest Festivals: 16 totally insane Matsuri events

INTRODUCTION In Japan, the sacred and the absurd sometimes walk hand in hand. It happens
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30Jun
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17 Matsuri Festivals you must see in Japan (the Famous once)

INTRODUCTION Every summer, thousands of lanterns light up in unison. Drums begin to beat, streets
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26Jun
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Japan’s Matsuri festivals: ancient rituals, wild celebration

PROLOGUE: A TYPICAL DAY AT A MATSURI. INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE It’s late afternoon when you
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A thick, intricately braided shimenawa made of golden rice straw, adorned with white zigzag paper shide, gracefully draped over the ancient gnarled branch of a large cedar tree, suggesting a sacred boundary within a serene forest.

The Shimenawa and the sacred weaves in Japanese animism

A beautifully crafted bamboo bento box, showcasing intricate Yotsume-ami weaving patterns, placed on a light wooden table in a contemporary Japanese kitchen with soft daylight.

The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving

An Irori, a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, radiating a warm glow, with a Jizai-kagi suspended above, set within the interior of an old Minka farmhouse.

The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes

A traditional Japanese donabe pot, filled with bubbling food, sits centrally on a rustic wooden stove in a cozy, warm-lit Japanese home kitchen.

The Donabe clay pot: Japan’s secret to slow cooking

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