Kakishibu: Natural Color for a Natural Life
What is Kakishibu? Kakishibu is a natural dye derived from juicing unripe persimmons. The juice is then fermented to create the final product, a tannin which can be used in...
Lifestyle
Kakishibu: Natural Color for a Natural Life
-
Feel Sakura in Your Mind, Bring Sakura to Your Table
In March, many people in Japan have butterflies in their stomachs. It is because March is the time for leaving an old life and starting a new life; such as graduating...
-
A Home for Art on a Hill in Wazuka
What is Wazuka? Wazuka is a town in Kyoto Prefecture famous for its high quality tea. The farming families in Wazuka have been producing Ujicha for over 800 years. Today...
-
Welcome to the Chagenkyo Matsuri: Wazuka’s Teatopia Festival
What is Chagenkyo? Celebrating the long history of tea cultivation in Kyoto, the Chagenkyo Matsuri is a festival that has taken place annually for over 30 years. Located in the town...
-
5 Places from Murakami’s Japan
Haruki Murakami Murakami became a literary legend with his 1987 novel Norwegian Wood. Since then, he has stolen the hearts of readers with his quirky, slightly fantastic, yet somehow realistic...
-
Camping on rooftop in Shimokitazawa
Want to go camping but don’t have the time to get out of the city? One option is to go to Shimokitazawa (Tokyo) where you can find Shimokita Terrace. It...
-
Kimono and Yukata Rental Shops in Kyoto
What’s the difference between Yukawa and Kimono? The primary difference between yukata and kimono are the fabrics used to make the garments. Yukata are typically made from a light cotton...
-
10 Reasons Why Only 3.5% of Japanese Are Obese
The Japanese are notorious for both their slender bodies and delicious food. While these two things are usually mutually exclusive, Japan has managed for find the perfect balance. How has...
-
Vending machine with “tea” and “water” only at Ochanomizu station
Vending machines usually have a wide variety of drinks such as coffee, soda, juice, etc… but not this one. A vending machine placed in Ochanomizu Station in Tokyo (JR line)...
