Engawa is a long, narrow space between the house and the garden found in traditional Japanese homes. It is similar to a terrace found between the garden and the house in Western homes.This space, w...
Win without fighting. When you hear the word “ninja,” you may think of spies who run through the darkness of night or practitioners of spectacular martial arts. However, the essence of their action...
Wagashi are Japanese sweets shaped to gently embrace the changing seasons. They are works of art that reflect the changing nature, and they are also small rituals for feeling the seasons and calmin...
A way of life that thrives between civilization and nature. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is a landscape that is neither untouched nature nor completely rural. Rice fields and ...
Let yourself be carried away by the rhythm, and experience the bonds and smiles created by Awa Odori. Awa Odori, which originated in Tokushima Prefecture, is known as one of Japan's three major bon...
It stops time and deeply stirs the heart. In Noh theater, there are moments when the audience holds its breath in silence, and nothing seems to be happening on stage. However, it is precisely this ...
Tips for accepting diversity and living together. The Ainu are an indigenous people who have lived in Hokkaido, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands since ancient times.The word “Ainu” means “human bein...
New value resides in broken things. A philosophy of regeneration that resonates with the human heart. Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery by joining the pieces together with gold.Rather...
The moment when a cup of tea quietly stirs your heart. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we focus our attention on our guests. How precious is such time in the modern world?The...