31Aug
Preparing Amazake, the warm, fermented drink that boosts health
Amazake, a traditional Japanese beverage, is renowned for its sweetness and restorative properties. It’s made
Tag: Wellness
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
11Aug
The Kotatsu as a modern hearth: The warmth of Japanese tradition in today’s home
The Kotatsu (炬燵) is the heated table that, come autumn, transforms Japanese homes into cozy
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
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
