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Living Traditions: Lacquerware, Washi, and Aizome(Indigo)

Living Traditions: Lacquerware, Washi, and Aizo...

Japan’s crafts go far beyond modern images of cars, anime, or sushi. From lacquerware to washi and indigo dyeing, these traditions show how beauty and purpose merge in everyday life....

Living Traditions: Lacquerware, Washi, and Aizo...

Japan’s crafts go far beyond modern images of cars, anime, or sushi. From lacquerware to washi and indigo dyeing, these traditions show how beauty and purpose merge in everyday life....

Beyond Everyday: Japan as Inspiration in America

Beyond Everyday: Japan as Inspiration in America

From ramen to karaoke, Japanese culture continues to shape how we experience everyday moments in America. In this piece, we look beyond daily routines and see Japan as a source...

Beyond Everyday: Japan as Inspiration in America

From ramen to karaoke, Japanese culture continues to shape how we experience everyday moments in America. In this piece, we look beyond daily routines and see Japan as a source...

Japan in the Everyday Life of America

Japan in the Everyday Life of America

Japan’s influence in America appears in surprising places—from matcha lattes to the emojis on your phone. Everyday life holds small reminders of a cultural exchange that has traveled across oceans...

Japan in the Everyday Life of America

Japan’s influence in America appears in surprising places—from matcha lattes to the emojis on your phone. Everyday life holds small reminders of a cultural exchange that has traveled across oceans...

A colorful digital illustration of Seattle’s Pike Place Market, featuring lively food stalls, fresh produce, and bustling shoppers under the iconic market sign. The style evokes a sense of vibrant energy and cultural charm.

Where Seattle Meets Japan: From Pike Place to t...

A recent visit to Seattle offered more than just sightseeing—it revealed unexpected echoes of Japan. From the vibrant energy of Pike Place Market to the quiet symbolism of the Kobe...

Where Seattle Meets Japan: From Pike Place to t...

A recent visit to Seattle offered more than just sightseeing—it revealed unexpected echoes of Japan. From the vibrant energy of Pike Place Market to the quiet symbolism of the Kobe...

From Shrines to Shopping: How the Japanese Spend Their Holidays?

From Shrines to Shopping: How the Japanese Spen...

From sacred traditions to modern outings, this article explores how Japanese people spend their national holidays—past and present—while staying connected to the seasons and each other.

From Shrines to Shopping: How the Japanese Spen...

From sacred traditions to modern outings, this article explores how Japanese people spend their national holidays—past and present—while staying connected to the seasons and each other.

Exploring Japan’s National Holidays

Exploring Japan’s National Holidays

Japan’s national holidays offer more than time off. They reflect the country’s values, community, and deep seasonal rhythms—elements that quietly inspire our creative journey.

Exploring Japan’s National Holidays

Japan’s national holidays offer more than time off. They reflect the country’s values, community, and deep seasonal rhythms—elements that quietly inspire our creative journey.