Japanese Beer Glass “Geek Glass”: 300 Years of Craftsmanship The Ultimate Vessel for Beer Lovers When you search for a Japanese beer glass, you might picture the colorful, cut patterns of Edo Kiriko. While...
The Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Pottery: Comparing 12 Famous Styles What is the Charm of Japanese Pottery? The charm of Japanese pottery is said to lie in its “natural, asymmetrical forms,” in contrast to Western...
Bear Attacks in Japan: The 2025 Crisis & How to Stay Alive The Growing Threat: Bear Encounters in Japan Japan is facing a serious bear problem. Attacks are surging, hitting record numbers, and the media is flooded...
Beginner’s Guide to Warosoku: How to Use Japanese Candles A soft, wavering light once defined the atmosphere of traditional Japanese temples, serene tea rooms, and thoughtfully curated homes. This was the gentle flame of...
Sori Yanagi: A Design Philosophy Shaped by Hand What if the simple, everyday objects you use – the cutlery in your drawer, the pot on your stove, the chair you sit in –...
Warosoku: Disappearing, Breathing Japanese Candle Have You Heard of Warosoku? Story of Disappearing, Breathing Candle Japanese Candle Do you use a candle In your daily life? Our world is saturated...
Temple Stay Experience: Why Mt. Minobu Kuonji BEATS Koyasan If you’re looking to experience the tranquility of Japan’s spiritual side, staying at a temple on Mt. Minobu could be just what you need. While...
Unspoken Rules of Elevators in Japan? What Visitor Should Know Navigating elevators in Japan might seem straightforward, but there’s an etiquette that locals follow almost instinctively. While most travelers won’t need to worry too much...
Bowing in Japan: When, How, and What It Means Living abroad made me appreciate just how unique Japanese customs are, especially when I came back to Japan and noticed things that don’t exist elsewhere....