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Japanese vs. Western Kitchens
Japanese kitchens are central to the home. In Japanese the kitchen is called the kamado. Not only is this space important for food preparation but it is, also, thought to...
Japanese vs. Western Kitchens
Japanese kitchens are central to the home. In Japanese the kitchen is called the kamado. Not only is this space important for food preparation but it is, also, thought to...
Buddhism in Japan
According to tradition the founder of Buddhism, Siddartha, was born in 563 BCE in what is now considered to be southern Nepal. He was a prince who, after discovering the...
Buddhism in Japan
According to tradition the founder of Buddhism, Siddartha, was born in 563 BCE in what is now considered to be southern Nepal. He was a prince who, after discovering the...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are well-known in traditional Japanese homes. They add comfort, beauty, and cultural meaning. These mats have been important for centuries. These straw mats were once a luxury for...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are well-known in traditional Japanese homes. They add comfort, beauty, and cultural meaning. These mats have been important for centuries. These straw mats were once a luxury for...
Three Reasons You Need To Be Using Chopsticks
Lowers Glycemic Index (GI) of Food One of the biggest health benefits of using chopsticks is that it lowers the Glycemic Index of the food we eat. The GI (Glycemic...
Three Reasons You Need To Be Using Chopsticks
Lowers Glycemic Index (GI) of Food One of the biggest health benefits of using chopsticks is that it lowers the Glycemic Index of the food we eat. The GI (Glycemic...
Japanese Home Design: Exploring Traditional Arc...
Japanese homes are built in a very different manner than those in the West. They are built to allow for airflow due to the high temperatures in the summer, and...
Japanese Home Design: Exploring Traditional Arc...
Japanese homes are built in a very different manner than those in the West. They are built to allow for airflow due to the high temperatures in the summer, and...
Kōdō (香道): "Way of Fragrance"
Incense was first introduced to Japan through the spread of Buddhism. After it’s initial arrival, incense culture in Japan quickly flourished. It became especially popular in Kyoto during the Heian...
Kōdō (香道): "Way of Fragrance"
Incense was first introduced to Japan through the spread of Buddhism. After it’s initial arrival, incense culture in Japan quickly flourished. It became especially popular in Kyoto during the Heian...