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    December–Traditional Tanka Poetry
    December 2, 2021in ART, CULTURE, HISTORY0by wafuuinthewest
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    December–Traditional Tanka Poetry

    It’s already December–winter has come! Make a hot cup of tea, and settle down to read Japanese “tanka” poetry! December–Month Name December, or Shiwasu 師走, is the period when even…

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    The World of Wadaiko: An Introduction
    September 3, 2021in ART, CULTURE0by wafuuinthewest
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    The World of Wadaiko: An Introduction

    From Stanford to Switzerland, wadaiko drumming has spread across the globe. What is it, and where did it come from? A Brief History of Taiko Up to the Edo Period…

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    Bingata–A Cultural Treasure of Okinawa
    August 7, 2021in ART, CULTURE0by wafuuinthewest
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    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…

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    Japanese Breeze Blocks
    June 25, 2021in ART, CULTURE, LIFESTYLE0by wafuuinthewest
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    Japanese Breeze Blocks

    Have you ever wondered what those decorative Japanese cinder blocks are called and what they are for? If so, read on! What Are Japanese Breeze Blocks Called, And What Are…

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    Kokedama–Moss Ball Bonsai
    May 29, 2021in ART, CULTURE0by wafuuinthewest
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    Kokedama–Moss Ball Bonsai

    If you are looking for a way to freshen your space this summer, try hanging a “kokedama” moss ball! What is Kokedama? Everyone knows about bonsai (盆栽), but have you…

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    The Heart of Kintsugi 金継ぎの心
    November 30, 2020in ART, LIFESTYLE0by wafuuinthewest
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    The Heart of Kintsugi 金継ぎの心

    金継ぎ If you missed our last post, kintsugi is a traditional craft known in the West as “golden joinery.” It involves carefully mending broken pottery with many layers of lacquer…

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