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Why do Japanese people sleep on futons?
The experience of sleeping on a futon (布団) is one of the most attractive activities for people who come to Japan. This typically happens when staying at a… Continue Reading
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Reiki, Healing with Our Hands
Some time ago, I learned that some people used their hands to heal or relieve discomfort; a Japanese technique known as Reiki (霊気). It is a very soft… Continue Reading
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Deities or Kami of Shinto that you will find in Japan
The kami 神 are the spirits or divinities recognized in Shinto 神道, the religion that originated in Japan. There are eight million kami , a number that, in… Continue Reading
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A Universe of Flavors in a Gyokuro Bottle
You can find many varieties of green tea, such as sencha, matcha and hojicha. Its rich flavors and beautiful colors of gyokuro tea (high-grade green tea) continue to… Continue Reading
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Tōrō – Lanterns In The Temples And Shrines Of Japan
In Japan, Tōrō 灯籠 is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of traditional Japanese architecture, it originated in China, where it… Continue Reading
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Japanese scientists plan to launch a satellite made of wood in 2023
Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co. have come together in a plan to send the world’s first wooden satellite into space in 2023, according to scientists at the… Continue Reading
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