January In Japan Book Club: The Old Capital

Our JanuaryInJapan Bookclub was so good last winter when we came together to talk about the first chapter of The Tale of Genji, that...

JanuaryInJapan Bookclub: The Tale of Genji

Genji's mother is diminished by the Kokiden Consort. Illustration for Kiritsubo by Masao Ebina, (Fuji Arts). Yukki and I couldn't think...

Saturday Evening at our Sake and Furoshiki Online Event!

We had such a fun evening hosting our first online sake taste-testing event with sake sommelier Robin from Sorakami! Furoshiki bottle...

Hanami Furoshiki Workshop: So Much Fun!

Our live online event Furoshiki Class: Japanese Hanami Bento Wrap and More! Bento wrap: Cohare Furoshiki Meadow Flowers | Bright Pink and...

Let's Learn about Sake!

We are so excited to announce our upcoming online event on Japanese sake and furoshiki bottle wrapping! Here are Zusetsu, we love a good...

What is Hina Matsuri?

Yukki's set of hina dolls that her parents bought for her when she was born :) Are you interested in Japanese festivals and traditions?...

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