July.15

Sacred Trees in Japan by JSTOR Daily

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July.16

Sacred Trees in Japan by JSTOR Daily

July.16

 Share Tweet Email Print Trees provide many benefits, from clean air to carbon absorption. Some benefits are l…

July.14

Elizabeth Andoh: A Taste of Culture – YAKUMI condiments

July.14

Food cultures around the world employ various aromatic herbs and spices to stimulate the appetite and promote …

July.12

Maki Aizawa and the hidden art of kimono-making by the Sonoma Index-Tribune

July.12

Textiles artist Maki Aizawa’s original line of kimono-inspired jackets are featured in the prestigious Santa F…

July.10

The bawdy world of kabuki theatre by Apollo Magazine

July.10

From the February 2022 issue of Apollo. Preview and subscribe here. About 400 years ago, the first sparks of a…

July.08

As Japan’s borders reopen, Pico Iyer returns to a magical island of art by the Financial Times

July.08

The long-awaited lifting of the ban on foreign tourists coincides with the launch of striking new works — and …

July.04

At the Met, an Enrapturing Exhibition on the Kimono Examines Its “Unifying Power” by Vogue

July.04

“Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection,” opening today in the Metropolitan Museum’s Japanese Wing, is an …

June.25

Kurotani, the Home of Washi Paper by Pen

June.25

A kind of traditional Japanese paper known for its quality, delicacy and resistance, washi paper has its noble…

June.23

The Man who Builds Houses in Trees by Pen

June.23

Takashi Kobayashi, founder of Japanese company TreeHouse Creations, is fascinated by the vitality and aura of …

June.21

Recipe for ‘Sakura Mochi’ by Mathilda Motte on Pen

June.21

With their pink hue, sakura mochi instantly evoke the colour of cherry blossom, and indeed this is the origin …

June.19

In Kyoto, a Seventh Generation in Metalwork by The New York Times

June.19

KYOTO, Japan — Yoshinaga Nakamura’s family has specialized in kazari-sho, or metal art, for seven generations….