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Caring for Your J-Life Kakefuton
What is a kakefuton / kakebuton? The complete Japanese sleep system consists of 7 elements, the primary 2 being the shikifuton (敷き布団) and kakefuton (掛け布団). The shikifuton can be thought of as the...
Caring for Your J-Life Kakefuton
What is a kakefuton / kakebuton? The complete Japanese sleep system consists of 7 elements, the primary 2 being the shikifuton (敷き布団) and kakefuton (掛け布団). The shikifuton can be thought of as the...
All About the Zabuton
Zabutons are the traditional cushions used in Japanese culture. Originally the zabuton was seen as a respectful symbol of power and was used to welcome guests into one’s home. They...
All About the Zabuton
Zabutons are the traditional cushions used in Japanese culture. Originally the zabuton was seen as a respectful symbol of power and was used to welcome guests into one’s home. They...
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Drinking tea in Japan has a long and interesting history. Tea was first introduced to Japan by China during the Heian Period. In the 13th century, tea became a symbol of...
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Drinking tea in Japan has a long and interesting history. Tea was first introduced to Japan by China during the Heian Period. In the 13th century, tea became a symbol of...
Caring For Your Shikifuton
The traditional Japanese mattress, the shikifuton, is the foundation of our Japanese Sleep System. It is made with all-natural cotton and no synthetic materials, while our Japanese organic cotton shikifuton...
Caring For Your Shikifuton
The traditional Japanese mattress, the shikifuton, is the foundation of our Japanese Sleep System. It is made with all-natural cotton and no synthetic materials, while our Japanese organic cotton shikifuton...
What is Coming of Age Day?
What is Coming of Age Day? Coming of Age Day, Seijin no hi, is a traditional Japanese holiday that falls on the second Monday of January and is a celebration...
What is Coming of Age Day?
What is Coming of Age Day? Coming of Age Day, Seijin no hi, is a traditional Japanese holiday that falls on the second Monday of January and is a celebration...
Japanese Principles of Design
Japanese design and aesthetics vary greatly from those of Western culture. Traditionally known as "Wabi-sabi" (侘寂), the ideas of Japanese design were heavily influenced by the Buddhist belief of Anicca, or impermanence....
Japanese Principles of Design
Japanese design and aesthetics vary greatly from those of Western culture. Traditionally known as "Wabi-sabi" (侘寂), the ideas of Japanese design were heavily influenced by the Buddhist belief of Anicca, or impermanence....