How to Learn Japanese Carpentry

June 4, 2020 admin Japan's Tradition

Two years ago I stumbled upon a Kickstarter project called “Study Woodworking in Japan!” You can learn Japanese woodworking in English? Intrigued, I pitched in a small amount. The project successfully raised enough money to

Enjoy Bunraku at Home

April 30, 2020 admin Japan's Tradition

If there were no lockdown, I would have visited my mother in Osaka and gone to see Bunraku this month. Well, no theater is open in Japan now. I just received email from National Bunraku

Halloween Equivalent in Japan

October 31, 2019 admin Japan's Tradition

Today is Halloween. A block from our house is one of the busiest streets in Seattle on Halloween night. In recent years I have seen so many kids and adults drive up this street from

Enjoy Bunka no Hi (for me…)

October 24, 2019 admin Japan's Tradition

If you wonder what Bunka no Hi is, I posted last year what it means, for your reference. This year it has just fell into November 3rd, the day I remember we used to celebrate

Senses from Japan Starts Tomorrow

September 25, 2019 admin Calendar, Japan's Tradition

Time flies so fast! The eighth Senses from Japan will start tomorrow. As always, many thanks to Fran’s Chocolates for hosting this event. This morning I installed my three Ikebana displays. And in the afternoon

“Mitate” in My Japanese Garden

September 5, 2019 admin Japan's Tradition

Several years ago, I turned our tiny front yard into a Japanese garden. I ripped off lawn, laid two layers of weed sheet, and spread gravel on top of it. Having seen Gio-ji Temple in

Meet Aizu Cotton

August 1, 2019 admin Japan's Tradition

It’s a simple bag. No zip on top. There is a small inner pocket, that’s it. I just fell in love with this basic stripe design. This was another thing I found at Japan Fair.

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