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A Brief History of Japanese Futons in America
Futons have been used in Western culture (particularly the United States) for several decades. However, the entire idea behind the “futon” began in Japan with their traditional shikifutons/ shikibutons. In Japan,...
A Brief History of Japanese Futons in America
Futons have been used in Western culture (particularly the United States) for several decades. However, the entire idea behind the “futon” began in Japan with their traditional shikifutons/ shikibutons. In Japan,...
Mountain Day: Japan's Newest Holiday
Mountain Day is a Japanese public holiday that was established in 2016. It is the youngest public holiday that the country celebrates. Traditionally known as "Yama no Hi", Mountain Day...
Mountain Day: Japan's Newest Holiday
Mountain Day is a Japanese public holiday that was established in 2016. It is the youngest public holiday that the country celebrates. Traditionally known as "Yama no Hi", Mountain Day...
Japanese vs. Western Kitchens
Japanese kitchens are central to the home. In Japanese the kitchen is called the kamado. Not only is this space important for food preparation but it is, also, thought to...
Japanese vs. Western Kitchens
Japanese kitchens are central to the home. In Japanese the kitchen is called the kamado. Not only is this space important for food preparation but it is, also, thought to...
Buddhism in Japan
According to tradition the founder of Buddhism, Siddartha, was born in 563 BCE in what is now considered to be southern Nepal. He was a prince who, after discovering the...
Buddhism in Japan
According to tradition the founder of Buddhism, Siddartha, was born in 563 BCE in what is now considered to be southern Nepal. He was a prince who, after discovering the...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are well-known in traditional Japanese homes. They add comfort, beauty, and cultural meaning. These mats have been important for centuries. These straw mats were once a luxury for...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are well-known in traditional Japanese homes. They add comfort, beauty, and cultural meaning. These mats have been important for centuries. These straw mats were once a luxury for...
Three Reasons You Need To Be Using Chopsticks
Lowers Glycemic Index (GI) of Food One of the biggest health benefits of using chopsticks is that it lowers the Glycemic Index of the food we eat. The GI (Glycemic...
Three Reasons You Need To Be Using Chopsticks
Lowers Glycemic Index (GI) of Food One of the biggest health benefits of using chopsticks is that it lowers the Glycemic Index of the food we eat. The GI (Glycemic...