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The Festival of Long Life: What Choyo no Sekku Can Teach Us About Slowing Down
Every September 9th, Japan quietly marks Choyo no Sekku — the…
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Is Summer Ending Already? A Seasonal Nerikiri by the Rhine
It was still August, but the low Rhine and dry, curling…
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A Family Birthday with Nerikiri — and the Meaning of Hōzuki during Obon
Recently, a family from Frankfurt visited me for a private nerikiri…
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A Birthday Celebration with Matcha and Koicha
Yesterday, I welcomed a couple who had chosen to celebrate her…
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Kann man eine japanische Teezeremonie auch ohne Seiza erleben?
Eine japanische Teezeremonie muss nicht im Seiza stattfinden. Erfahre, wie Teezeremonie…
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Why Wagashi Workshops Are Not Held Every Week
My wagashi workshops are not held every week because each one…
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I Want to Learn Kimono, but There’s No Teacher Near Me
Can you put on kimono during a lesson but struggle when…
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No Occasion to Wear Kimono?
Do you own a kimono but rarely have an opportunity to…
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Mizubotan: The Summer Wagashi That Looks Like a Drop of Water
Some wagashi are beautiful because they are colorful.Some are beautiful because…
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Did You Know Tanabata Is More Than a Wish Festival?
When people think of Tanabata, they often imagine bamboo branches decorated…
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What Is Table Chado? A Gentle Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Table
When people hear the words “Japanese tea ceremony,” they often imagine…
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How to Find Your Own Kimono Style
Kimono has many rules, traditions, and beautiful details. At first, it…