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In our office, we keep a quiet tradition we call “small world.” It’s a hand-arranged, ever-changing corner that reflects the spirit of each season. Through it, we create a space ric … read more

In the heart of Okinawa, a tropical island in Japan renowned for its beauty and vibrant culture, there resides a cherished botanical beauty — the Pink Porcelain Lily, known as Gettô ( … read more

Serving Size: 1 portion  Prep Time: 5 minutes  Cooking Time: 10 minutes Zaru soba is Japanese chilled noodles served with a cold broth called tsuyu on a bamb … read more

Mid-August in Japan is the time for Bon Odori street dances during Obon, Festival of the Dead. Obon lasts for three days, during which the Japanese invite the spirits of their departed ancestors bac … read more

In Japanese mythology, the seventh day of the seventh month (July 7) is the festival of Tanabata. On this day, the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, two lovers separated by the milky way, unite for their … read more