17Sep
The curious Japanese concept of a bento box that breathes
The Magewappa is a traditional Japanese bento container crafted from thin, bent layers of Sugi
Tag: Routine
04Sep
The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving
Traditional bamboo Bento-bako are meal containers celebrated for their lightness and natural breathability. Products of
03Sep
The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes
In traditional Minka, the Irori was a hearth embedded in the wooden floor, serving as
28Aug
The Hanten and the Culture of Textile Warmth in Home Wear
The Hanten, a short padded jacket, emerged during the Edo period as an ingenious solution
27Aug
Seikatsu and the culture of everyday objects in Japanese domestic routine
Seikatsu, the organization of daily life in Japan, is revealed through the meticulous selection of
13Aug
How Urushi, Bento-bako, and Furoshiki are Redefining Everyday Sustainability in Japan
Japan is rediscovering everyday sustainability through traditional objects that reinvent the concept of reuse. Furoshiki,
