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How To Care For And Clean Your Leather

February 25, 2021
How To Care For Your Leather
Vegetable-tanned leather becomes more attractive the more you use it. However, if not cared for properly, even the best leather might take some damage due to prolong wear and exposure over time.In order to keep your favorite leather piece feeling and looking good, regular leather care is necessary.Here are some useful tips on how to maintain and care for your…read more
Culture, Diary

The Woes of Driving in Japan

February 12, 2021
Street in Tokyo
Writing this from the perspective of an American, I will gloss over the fact that in Japan they drive on the left side of the road. Sure it's unique to fellow Americans, but other English speaking countries also drive on the left so it's not that big of a deal as there are certain aspects to driving in Japan you…read more
Culture, Diary

What Counts as being ‘Made in Japan’?

January 14, 2021
There is a big difference between a product being designed in a country, made in a country, and being from that country. Where do the different pieces come to make a whole greater than the sum of its parts? What counts as being 'Made in Japan'? Many modern products, especially complex ones - think electronics, are like a typical American…read more
Culture, Diary

Why are Japanese craft goods and Whiskeys so exclusive?

December 24, 2020
Japan is world renowned for its traditional craftsmanship along with its history of technological innovation. Featured in books, documentaries, and TV shows, the Japanese craftsman quality is shown, but a method of attainment is not generally given. While the technology invented and optimized in Japan is found in the latest gadgets and start of the art projects around the world,…read more
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