Wabi Sabi Journal

Kingyo Sukui: Goldfish Scooping

Kingyo Sukui: Goldfish Scooping

It is festive season here in Japan! Last, night I was at Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) at the shrine by my neighbourhood. It was super packed and I enjoyed my...

Kingyo Sukui: Goldfish Scooping

It is festive season here in Japan! Last, night I was at Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) at the shrine by my neighbourhood. It was super packed and I enjoyed my...

Sunflowers are here!

Sunflowers are here!

It’s hard to believe we're already in August! How are things going for you? It’s hot hot hot here in Japan right now. Under the scorching sun, sunflowers are blooming...

Sunflowers are here!

It’s hard to believe we're already in August! How are things going for you? It’s hot hot hot here in Japan right now. Under the scorching sun, sunflowers are blooming...

Japanese Gift-Giving Tradition - The Wabi Sabi Shop

Japanese Gift-Giving Tradition

Gift-giving is such an important part of Japanese society. Graduations, weddings, returning from a trip, and even sealing a business deal all call for gift-giving!

Japanese Gift-Giving Tradition

Gift-giving is such an important part of Japanese society. Graduations, weddings, returning from a trip, and even sealing a business deal all call for gift-giving!

Ramune Soda: Japan's Favourite Summer Drink - The Wabi Sabi Shop

Ramune Soda: Japan's Favourite Summer Drink

It is hot every day in Japan. On such hot days, I feel like drinking Ramune.  Have you ever had Ramune before? Ramune is a carbonated beverage in a glass...

Ramune Soda: Japan's Favourite Summer Drink

It is hot every day in Japan. On such hot days, I feel like drinking Ramune.  Have you ever had Ramune before? Ramune is a carbonated beverage in a glass...

Hydrangea Season in Japan - The Wabi Sabi Shop

Hydrangea Season in Japan

Hydrangea season is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. You will see some of the most incredible displays of hydrangeas around the country. Unshoji Temple 雲昌寺, also known as...

Hydrangea Season in Japan

Hydrangea season is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. You will see some of the most incredible displays of hydrangeas around the country. Unshoji Temple 雲昌寺, also known as...

Tsubame Sanjo: The City of Metalworking - The Wabi Sabi Shop

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 located in the central area...

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 located in the central area...