August is nearly over, and it’s still sweltering hot. Why not cool your space with a summery origami? Until recently, it was the humble senpūki (floor fan) that kept Japanese…
Month: August 2021
Mottainai! How to Make Corn Silk Tea
Corn silk in English, corn’s beard in Japanese–this one ingredient can make a powerful health tea. When Did Corn Come to Japan? Corn has been cultivated for food and used…
Bingata–A Cultural Treasure of Okinawa
We take our eyes off the Olympics to focus on bingata, (紅型) an 800-year old dyeing technique from Okinawa. Stick with us to hear from two bingata artisans who run…