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The Japanese art of Koromogae: caring for wool and silk for seasonal changes

The Japanese art of Koromogae: caring for wool and silk for seasonal changes

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The story of Hashi chopsticks: lacquered woods, bamboo, and etiquette

The story of Hashi chopsticks: lacquered woods, bamboo, and etiquette

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The making of Mizuhiki cords and their role in gift decoration

The making of Mizuhiki cords and their role in gift decoration

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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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01Jul
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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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26Jun
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From Koto to Taiko: a journey through Japan’s ancient sounds

Explore the enchanting realm of Japan’s ancestral music: instruments like Koto, Taiko, Shamisen and unfamiliar ones, carrying a deep cultural legacy.
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25Jun
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Japanese Geta: a legacy of wooden footwear and cultural symbols

1. ORIGINS AND HISTORY OF GETA Geta originated in Japan over a thousand years ago
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A variety of Japanese seasonal garments, including wool and silk, neatly folded near a Paulownia wood tansu chest, with camphor wood blocks and a fabric brush resting on a side table, in a well-lit contemporary Japanese living space.

The Japanese art of Koromogae: caring for wool and silk for seasonal changes

A pair of beautifully crafted lacquered chopsticks resting on a ceramic chopstick rest, placed beside a traditional Japanese ceramic bowl filled with steamed rice, illuminated by soft natural light.

The story of Hashi chopsticks: lacquered woods, bamboo, and etiquette

A beautifully arranged collection of colorful Mizuhiki cords and intricately tied knots, artfully decorating various celebratory envelopes and small gift boxes, showcased on a smooth, light wooden surface.

The making of Mizuhiki cords and their role in gift decoration

A meticulously arranged plate of golden-brown karaage pieces, perfectly crispy, next to a small bowl of white rice, set on a dark wooden table in a warm, inviting Japanese dining space.

The Rise of Karaage in 20th-Century Japanese Dining

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