Even though it is located in the tourist destination of Kyoto, the time flows slowly here. We discovered a unique facility where both travelers and locals are engrossed with local charm. Their Fermentation Factory and nostalgic bathhouse are great...
Japanese brand, Urushi no Hashi Juhachi Zen, offers 18 stylish lacquered chopstick designs, as the name “Juhachi (18)” suggests. In Japanese culture, the eighteenth position is typically the most prominent in a performance, implying a performer’s...
Economic downturns are difficult for anyone, and this is especially true for people working in the arts. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy in Japan and the rest of the world. Japanese artisans have been especially hard hit...