Imabari Towel Online Shop: Experience Luxury Japanese Craft
May 24, 2023
Explore an Imabari towel online shop for luxurious Japanese craftsmanship, featuring high-quality organic materials and traditional techniques.
Imabari Towels: Secrets of Softness
June 15, 2021
Kyoto is known the mecca of Tradition in Japan, and his home to plenty of hundreds (and even over 1000) year old craft studios and shops. You can find the highest quality fabrics, linens, kimonos and other famous Japanese textiles there. But if highest quality towel you could imagine is the craft you are after, then Kyoto is not the…read more
Where Tokyoites Escape To
June 5, 2021
Living in Tokyo seems like a dream to Japanese and foreigners alike! In non-pandemic years the numbers agree. In 2019 the population of the Tokyo prefecture grew by nearly 90,000 people while most prefectures declined in population. That same year, 47% of international tourists in Japan visited Tokyo. Tokyo is a place where nearly everyone can find a place that…read more
How To Survive Japan’s Earliest Rainy Season
May 24, 2021
Rainy season in Japan is an inevitable annual ritual of trying to spend as little time outside as possible and locate the places nearest the AC units inside of whatever building you are currently in. For tourists, it can come as an unwelcome surprise to come during their early summer holiday to find not a clear day on their calendar…read more
An Index of Japanese Traditional and Contemporary Crafts
May 9, 2021
Japanese craftsmanship is word-renowned for its quality and deep history. Between the traditional crafts that are still being produced today, to more contemporary crafts made with the same artisanship and handiwork as the traditional crafts, there is a lot to cover. How well do you know Japanese traditional and contemporary crafts? Traditional Japanese crafts include the more well-known kimono, lacquerware,…read more
Stylish Leather. Handmade in Japan. Personalized by You.
April 26, 2021
When you think of Japan, you probably think a couple of things. First, the cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Next you think of the nature. Maybe the Bamboo Forest, and definitely Cherry Blossoms and Mt. Fuji. What you probably don't think of is what's around Mt. Fuji. You might know it's nestled on the border of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.…read more
Japan’s Earliest Sakura Bloom
April 7, 2021
The beginning of spring is marked by the blooming of cherry blossoms - sakura - in Japan. Generally at this time, it may be slightly past the peak, but would still be considered a reasonable time to see the sakura. This year is a little different. 2021 marks the earliest peak bloom of sakura in Japan in over 1200 years.…read more
What To Expect When Visiting a New Country
March 21, 2021
When traveling, especially to a country you've never been to before, a lot of people have a lot of expectations. Whether it be excitement or dread over a certain aspect of your trip or the culture of the country, assumptions run through our heads. This is advice based on personal experience having been to 10 countries, and having lived in…read more
What Separates Japanese Leather From The Rest?
March 14, 2021
It has been said that tanning of animal skins and hides was the first industry for mankind to utilize chemical reactions in nature. The first clothing worn by humans was dried and then softened by kneading and chewing it. As human civilization progressed, tanning techniques evolved with new technology. Over 2000 years ago, immigrants from the Korean Peninsula brought their…read more
How To Care For And Clean Your Leather
February 25, 2021
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
