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Maneki Neko 招き猫 - The Fortune Cat
Maneki Neko cats, also known as lucky cats, are a popular charm in Japanese culture. It is a talisman that is believed to attract good luck and fo...
Benefits of Sleeping with Silk
There are many health benefits to sleeping with silk. Silk is naturally hypo-allergenic meaning that it is some of the best for asthmatics and all...
National Foundation Day
Japan’s National Foundation Day, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi, falls on February 11th every year. It is the country’s day of national celebration and a pop...
Why Shikifutons Are Better
There are many reasons why traditional Japanese shikifutons are better for us than western style mattresses. One of the biggest reasons to choose ...
Setsubun (節分, "seasonal division")
Setsubun-sai is an ancient Shinto celebration that became popular in the 13th century. It marks the start of the new year and is celebrated early ...
All About The Zabuton
Zabutons are the traditional cushions used in Japanese culture. Originally the zabuton was seen as a respectful symbol of power and was used to we...
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Drinking tea in Japan has a long and interesting history. Tea was first introduced to Japan by China during the Heian Period. In the 13th century...
Caring For Your Shikifuton
The traditional Japanese mattress, the shikifuton, is made with all natural cotton and no synthetic materials. Because of this, they require a bit...
What is Coming of Age Day?
What is Coming of Age Day?
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Coming of Age Day, Seijin no hi, is a traditional Japanese ...
Japanese Principles of Design
Japanese design and aesthetics vary greatly from western culture. Traditionally known as Wabi- Sabi, the ideas of Japanese design were heavily inf...
Tatami Mats
Tatami mats were once considered a luxury item in Japanese households. More recently they have become popular additions to both Japanese and Wester...
The Benefits of Sleeping with Buckwheat Hull Pillows
Soba Gara Makura -Japanese buckwheat pillow and neckroll.
The Japanese started using buckwheat as a filling for their bedding around 600 years ag...
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