The Wabi Sabi Journal
The Reasons Why Japanese Bow
In Japan, bowing is so engrained in our communication style. We bow even when we are on the phone and the other person cannot see us!
The Reasons Why Japanese Bow
In Japan, bowing is so engrained in our communication style. We bow even when we are on the phone and the other person cannot see us!
Hari Kuyo: The Memorial Service for the Old Nee...
A Japanese tradition known as Hari Kuyo honors needles that are broken, rusted, bent, or otherwise unusable. They stick the old needles into soft things, such as tofu or konnyaku....
Hari Kuyo: The Memorial Service for the Old Nee...
A Japanese tradition known as Hari Kuyo honors needles that are broken, rusted, bent, or otherwise unusable. They stick the old needles into soft things, such as tofu or konnyaku....
Shiwasu: The Perfect Name for the Month of Dece...
In Japan, December is called "the month so busy even monks have to be running around"! Isn't that just a perfect name?
Shiwasu: The Perfect Name for the Month of Dece...
In Japan, December is called "the month so busy even monks have to be running around"! Isn't that just a perfect name?
The Best Dish Sponges and Keeping Them Clean
How often do you usually replace your dish sponge? I looked it up on Google. I found out that Martha Stewart wants you to change it every two weeks. She...
The Best Dish Sponges and Keeping Them Clean
How often do you usually replace your dish sponge? I looked it up on Google. I found out that Martha Stewart wants you to change it every two weeks. She...
How to Care for Your Shuro Broom—Tips for Longe...
The shuro broom is a timeless cleaning tool cherished in Japan and increasingly popular around the world. As fewer artisans master the craft of making them, these brooms have become...
How to Care for Your Shuro Broom—Tips for Longe...
The shuro broom is a timeless cleaning tool cherished in Japan and increasingly popular around the world. As fewer artisans master the craft of making them, these brooms have become...
Bamboo Chopsticks — How To Make Them Last Longer
Bamboo chopsticks are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic ones. They’re also very durable. But they do have one drawback: they don't last as long as their plastic counterparts. So what...
Bamboo Chopsticks — How To Make Them Last Longer
Bamboo chopsticks are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic ones. They’re also very durable. But they do have one drawback: they don't last as long as their plastic counterparts. So what...