A kintsugi master can turn a simple cup into a work of art. What Does Kintsugi Mean? 金 (きん) kin = gold 継ぐ(つぐ) tsugu = connect, inherit, pass on…
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Chado: The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Ichii-go, ichi-e. This time we spend together may be the first and last, so let us treasure it. What do you think of when you think of “wa?”Maybe “washoku” Japanese food,…
Tanabata–the Festival of Stars
What Is Tanabata? (Published July 2020, updated July 2021) Tanabata (七夕), literally meaning “seven evenings,” is the Festival of Stars in Japan. This is a celebration of the once-a-year reunion…