28Jul
Ame ga furu: the refreshing coolness of summer rain
In Japan, summer rain, or ame, is a moment of deep respite that offers refreshment
Tag: Seasons
24Jul
The secrets of Kōdō and the evening incense ritual for summer relaxation
Kōdō, the ancient Japanese way of incense appreciation, offers an evening ritual of purification and
23Jul
The philosophy of emptiness in Suibokuga ink landscapes
Suibokuga, Japanese monochromatic ink painting, captures the soul of silent landscapes through a few essential
22Jul
Katagami design: Bringing nature indoors
Katagami, traditional stencils hand-carved from multi-layered washi paper, have adorned shoji panels with exquisite patterns
21Jul
Giongo and giseigo: how the Japanese language tells tales of sound
Japanese onomatopoeias are divided into two families: giongo, which reproduce the sounds of inanimate matter,
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)
