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Tsubame Sanjo: The City of Metalworking
What is Tsubame Sanjo? Have you heard about it? Tsubame Sanjo is the name of a region well-known for its superior metalworking technology. It is ...
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Sakura Blizzard
One of the reasons why Japanese people enjoy cherry blossoms so much is the graceful way the flowers fall. The phenomenon is called the “blizzard...
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Why are brooms increasing popularity now?
What is it about brooms that is attracting so much attention right now when vacuum cleaners are the mainstream for cleaning floors? Here are some ...
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Cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino
Cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino begin blooming in late March or early April and peak in early to mid-April. Going to see this magnificent vi...
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A MUST-WATCH Documentary: The Unknown Master of Restoration
This morning, I watched a documentary produced by NHK Japan Broadcast Corporation. It tells the story of a master who claims to be able to restor...
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Sakura Trees Are In Full Bloom In Tokyo This Week!
Do you have cherry blossom (sakura) trees in your city? Have your town’s cherry blossom bloomed yet?
Sakura is a very special flower to the Japa...
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Tosa Uchi Hamono and Kujira Knives
Have you heard about the Kujira Knife? Do you have one already? It’s a stunning hand-forged multi-purpose knife from Tosa, Kochi. The knife is de...
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Harimi: The most beautiful dustpan
You don't want to tuck this dustpan away; instead, you want it to be displayed. It's a beautiful cleaning tool.
Harimi is a paper dustpan ma...
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Setsubun
Setsubun (節分) is the day before the beginning of spring in Japan’s traditional calendar. The term literally translates to '“seasonal division” (se...
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A Secret Weapon for Home Made Miso Soup
Do you make and enjoy your own miso soup at home? Or do you love the miso soup served at your favorite Japanese restaurant and want to try making ...
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5 Place to Visit to See Beautiful Autumn Foliage in Japan
With the current situation of the world, it is not easy to travel to places right now. But we can still dream of the beautiful colors of autumn le...
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Edo Broom: My 18-Year-Old Broom
Edo Brooms are built with extraordinary craftsmanship using only natural materials. They are built to last.This is my Edo broom, which I've had f...
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