Wabi Sabi Journal
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 of falling cherry blossoms.” The...
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 of falling cherry blossoms.” The...
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 of the reasons: They are...
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 of the reasons: They are...
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 view has been on my bucket...
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 view has been on my bucket...
A MUST-WATCH Documentary: The Unknown Master of...
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 restore any piece of pottery,...
A MUST-WATCH Documentary: The Unknown Master of...
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 restore any piece of pottery,...
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 Japanese people. (It's no surprise...
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 Japanese people. (It's no surprise...
Kujira Knives and Tosa Uchi Blade
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 designed in the shape of a...
Kujira Knives and Tosa Uchi Blade
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 designed in the shape of a...