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Momiji – Autumn Colors in Japan
The Kōyō (紅葉 koyo) is as it is known in Japan to the phenomenon that occurs in the leaves of many trees and shrubs to change the color… Continue Reading
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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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