Exploring Japanese Architecture: Hotels with History
Nov. 29, 2021
Lovingly renovated hotels from the 19th and early 20th century offer a window into an era when Japan was reopening to the world.
Beyond the Bidet: Japanese Toilets at the Forefront of Hygiene and Style
Oct. 28, 2021
For decades, Japanese toilets and hygienic electronic bidets have been at the global forefront of sanitation technology. In recent years, this phenomenon has gained traction internationally,...
Skate, Grind, Thrash: The Growing Popularity of Skateboarding in Japan
Oct. 28, 2021
In the past, skateboarding was seen as an unruly act that violated laws and defied the virtues fostered by team sports. Fortunately,...
Japanese Vending Machines Like You've Never Seen
Oct. 28, 2021
From ramen to bags of rice, let’s take an in-depth look at what you can buy at Japan’s many vending machines.
The Art of Imperfection: Kintsugi Pottery, Wabi-Sabi and Sustainability
Sept. 30, 2021
For more than 500 years, pottery in Japan has found a new lease of life through kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art form of sealing cracks with lacquer and gold powder.
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