Tag: japanese in dusseldorf
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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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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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The Secret to Kimono That Stays Beautiful All Day
Beautiful kimono dressing does not start with the kimono itself. It…
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A Yukata Dressing on Japan-Tag
On May 23rd, during Japan-Tag, I had a small but lovely…
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Five Days of Tea Practice in Saint-Hubert
Reflections from an Intensive Tea Ceremony Seminar in Belgium Recently, I…
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My Favorite Kimono Stores in Nagoya and Beyond
One question I get quite often is: “Where do you buy…
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Ceremonial Grade Matcha — But Which Ceremony?
The other day, I overheard someone saying: “The matcha here is…
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Seasonality in Japanese Tea Culture — Learning to Notice Small Changes
When people think about Japanese tea ceremony, they often imagine strict…
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Matcha, Nerikiri, and a Quiet Afternoon in Neuss
Last Saturday, I welcomed a family of three from Brno, Czech…
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Kimono Tools That Made Dressing Easier for Me
Over time, there are certain kimono items that quietly become essentials.These…
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How Long Does It Take to Learn Kitsuke?
“How long does it take to learn?” It’s one of the…
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Kashiwa Mochi and Children’s Day in Japan
In early May, a very specific sweet starts to appear across…