GUIDES & STORIES
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A kotatsu is a table, a quilt and a replaceable heater: sizes in cm and inches, use on 120V, and tables made in Kagawa. Read More
About 18 min readNara wove mosquito netting until repellent killed the market. The cloth survived as a dishcloth that dries too fast t... Read More
About 11 min read
The cross-back apron came from Japan and has been copied everywhere. What the design actually does, and what still se... Read More
About 13 min read
The best Japanese nail clippers: SUWADA nippers forged in Sanjo, and Green Bell and Kai clippers from Seki, from $16. Read More
About 16 min read
Transform your space with soothing Japanese incense. Explore Kyoto's historic fragrances and beautiful Arita porcelai... Read More
About 13 min read
Learn the art of Furoshiki, Japan's traditional eco-friendly wrapping cloth. Discover easy tying techniques for beaut... Read More
About 11 min read
Japan's 5 best artisan soap brands: Matsuyama Yushi, Tamanohada, Kimura Soap, Pelican and Chi no Shiosha — with how k... Read More
About 20 min read
The best Japanese handmade soap gifts for every budget. From Tamanohada's tai-shaped welcome soap to Hakuichi gold-fl... Read More
About 16 min read
One soap dish changes the feel of a bathroom entirely. Mino-yaki ceramic, Tsubame-Sanjo stainless, hinoki cypress, an... Read More
About 15 min read