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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 the traditional flooring used in Japan. Originally, tatami mats were only used amongst the rich and upper class, but during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) they became more...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are the traditional flooring used in Japan. Originally, tatami mats were only used amongst the rich and upper class, but during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) they became more...
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...
The Traditional Japanese Home
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...
The Traditional Japanese Home
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...
Japanese vs. Western Sleep Style
The Japanese have a very different approach to architecture and interior design in comparison to the West. Due to the prominence of earthquakes, Japanese houses are built to come down and...
Japanese vs. Western Sleep Style
The Japanese have a very different approach to architecture and interior design in comparison to the West. Due to the prominence of earthquakes, Japanese houses are built to come down and...