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  • Creating a Seasonal World Around Matcha

    Creating a Seasonal World Around Matcha

    Recently, I was invited to experience table coordination more closely, and…

  • The Secret to Kimono That Stays Beautiful All Day

    The Secret to Kimono That Stays Beautiful All Day

    Beautiful kimono dressing does not start with the kimono itself. It…

  • A Yukata Dressing on Japan-Tag

    A Yukata Dressing on Japan-Tag

    On May 23rd, during Japan-Tag, I had a small but lovely…

  • A Small Update on Kimono Rental and Booking

    A Small Update on Kimono Rental and Booking

    I am currently renewing my kimono rental and dressing service page.…

  • Five Days of Tea Practice in Saint-Hubert

    Five Days of Tea Practice in Saint-Hubert

    Reflections from an Intensive Tea Ceremony Seminar in Belgium Recently, I…

  • It’s Waka-Ayu Season! A Cozy June Kimono Kai with Homemade Treats and Good Company

    It’s Waka-Ayu Season! A Cozy June Kimono Kai with Homemade Treats and Good Company

    Handmade Food, Early Summer Wagashi, and a Warm Afternoon Together Thank…

  • My Favorite Kimono Stores in Nagoya and Beyond

    My Favorite Kimono Stores in Nagoya and Beyond

    One question I get quite often is: “Where do you buy…

  • Ceremonial Grade Matcha — But Which Ceremony?

    Ceremonial Grade Matcha — But Which Ceremony?

    The other day, I overheard someone saying: “The matcha here is…

  • Seasonality in Japanese Tea Culture — Learning to Notice Small Changes

    Seasonality in Japanese Tea Culture — Learning to Notice Small Changes

    When people think about Japanese tea ceremony, they often imagine strict…

  • Matcha, Nerikiri, and a Quiet Afternoon in Neuss

    Matcha, Nerikiri, and a Quiet Afternoon in Neuss

    Last Saturday, I welcomed a family of three from Brno, Czech…

  • Kimono Tools That Made Dressing Easier for Me

    Kimono Tools That Made Dressing Easier for Me

    Over time, there are certain kimono items that quietly become essentials.These…

  • Obijime Guide: Rules, Formality & Styling Explained

    Obijime Guide: Rules, Formality & Styling Explained

    Obijime may look like a small detail, but they have an…