Japanese culture Sustainable Green Tea: Creative Ways to Reuse Tea Leaves for Zero Waste Living
Are you a green tea lover like me? If you enjoy sipping on this healthy beverage regularly, I have some exciting news th...
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Japanese culture Zukou: Discover Japan’s Sacred “Powder Incense” Tradition
Hello there! Have you ever heard of "zukou" (塗香) - Japan's fascinating tradition of powder incense that you can actually...
Fukuoka Yakudoshi: Japan’s Fascinating “Unlucky Years” Tradition
Have you ever heard of Japan's unique cultural practice called "yakudoshi" (厄年)? This intriguing tradition might seem un...
Diary Hakata Geisha Performance in Fukuoka: Japan’s Authentic Cultural Experience
Hello there! Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a Hakata geisha performance at Fukuoka's Hakata Tradit...
Diary My First Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience: A Beginner’s Journey into Japan’s Most Meditative Art Form
Hello there! Recently, a friend invited me to try something I'd always been curious about but never had the courage to a...
Diary My First Kabuki Experience: A Beginner’s Guide to Japan’s Most Powerful Traditional Theater
Hello there! Today I want to share with you my incredible journey discovering kabuki theater – one of Japan's most fasci...
Japanese culture Traditional Japanese Kimono Making Techniques
Have you ever wondered what makes some kimonos cost thousands of dollars while others are more affordable? The secret li...
Diary Fukuoka’s Amazing Hakata Weaving Exhibition: A Must-Visit Cultural Experience
Have you ever wondered what makes Japanese textiles so special? If you're interested in traditional Japanese crafts, let...
Diary Japanese Dance Performance Experience: What to Expect at Traditional Arts Showcases (My 4-Performance Journey)
Are you interested in traditional Japanese performing arts like Nihon Buyō (Japanese classical dance)? In my previous po...
Diary Japanese Dance for Kimono Wearing: How Nihon Buyo Transforms Your Grace and Movement (My 3-Year Journey)
Do you love wearing kimono but feel awkward or stiff when you move? Are you self-conscious about looking graceful in tra...