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Japanese Tea ceremony, making a Japanese green tea
Is There a Right and Wrong to Tea Ceremony Utensils? – Teaism at Home

Tea ceremony isn’t just about sitting on a tatami with your legs folded under you [...]

04
Sep
Ohuchi lacuqerware, a traditional Japanese craft, making process of drawing autumn flower pattern
Lacquer Dolls Representing Matrimonial Happiness: Ohuchi Lacquerware

Ohuchi lacquerware is a traditional craft lasts for over 600 years. The lacquerware has a [...]

04
Sep
Kishu lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, simple red and black vase
Pattern of Red and Black by Miracle: Kishu Lacquerware

Simple and durable, Kishu Lacquerware is one of practical Japanese lacquerwares that can be used [...]

03
Sep
Japanese Santoku knife for professionals and home kitchen, grabbed by a man's hand
Toshu High-Speed Steel Santoku Kitchen Knife Review: The Toshu Master Knifemakers’ Absolute Best

This week I test drove a Powder High-Speed Steel Santoku multipurpose knife from Toshu. Santoku [...]

03
Sep
Japan’s Ultimate Buddhist Artwork: The Thousand-Armed Kannon, actual statue in a temple
What Would You Do For Nirvana? Japan’s Ultimate Buddhist Artwork: The Thousand-Armed Kannon

With a Buddhist tradition reaching back to the 6th century, Japanese artisans have been crafting [...]

01
Sep
Kumano brushes for makeup, a Japanese craft, a brush sold in a shop
Why They Stick to Handmade? Worlds Famous Kumano Makeup Brushes

Kumano brush has become widely known among women who wishes to be considerate of their [...]

31
Aug
Inshu Washi Japanese paper, a Japanese traditional craft, very old text written
Why the World’s Best Calligraphy Masters Love Inshu-washi Japanese Paper?

Drawing paper made specifically for the needs Japanese calligraphy, India-ink painting, and traditional brush art: [...]

30
Aug
Fukuyama Japanese harp - Koto, a japanese traditional craft, details of decorations
Hand Crafted Elegance of Harp – Fukuyama Japanese Harp

The appearance of Japanese harp is quite different from that of Western harps. In fact, [...]

30
Aug
Highest quality Japanese chef knives and kitchen knives, three Santoku knives
What You Don’t Know About Toshu Knives: The Hidden Gem of Japanese Kitchen Knives

Today we will take a look at another one of Japan’s highly rated and better-known [...]

29
Aug
caring Japanese kitchen knife by chef
How Japanese Professionals Take Care of Their Knives – step by step Q&A

In this post, I will introduce frequently asked questions (FAQ) about how to care your [...]

29
Aug