Wabi Sabi Journal

Toshi Koshi Soba Noodles: New Year Eve Noodle Soup
On New Year’s Eve in Japan, families eat soba noodles and drink sake. Toshikoshi Soba is served just before midnight. Soba noodles, which are cut into exceedingly thin and long...
Toshi Koshi Soba Noodles: New Year Eve Noodle Soup
On New Year’s Eve in Japan, families eat soba noodles and drink sake. Toshikoshi Soba is served just before midnight. Soba noodles, which are cut into exceedingly thin and long...

Kadomatsu🎍 — Emoji for Japanese New Year
Have you ever encountered the emoji 🎍 and wondered what it represents? It is an illustration of 門松 (Kadomatsu), which is a traditional Japanese ornament that is commonly placed during the...
Kadomatsu🎍 — Emoji for Japanese New Year
Have you ever encountered the emoji 🎍 and wondered what it represents? It is an illustration of 門松 (Kadomatsu), which is a traditional Japanese ornament that is commonly placed during the...

Osouji: The Year-End Deep Cleaning to Welcome t...
大掃除 (Osouji), or end-of-year cleaning, is a family event in which the entire family, including grandparents, teenagers, and tiny children, works together to clean their homes. It is a time for...
Osouji: The Year-End Deep Cleaning to Welcome t...
大掃除 (Osouji), or end-of-year cleaning, is a family event in which the entire family, including grandparents, teenagers, and tiny children, works together to clean their homes. It is a time for...

Japanese Way of Celebrating Christmas
Did you know that people in Japan celebrate Christmas with KFC???
Japanese Way of Celebrating Christmas
Did you know that people in Japan celebrate Christmas with KFC???

The Japanese Yuzu Bath: Celebrating The Winter ...
Take a hot bath filled with the citrusy yuzu fruit 🛀🍋
The Japanese Yuzu Bath: Celebrating The Winter ...
Take a hot bath filled with the citrusy yuzu fruit 🛀🍋

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!