Seldom do we get to experience the culture behind the experience. On 28 November 2025, participants in our “Learning from Japanese Indigo Dyeing and Kendo: Japanese Approach to Enriching Life” tour programme in Saitama Prefecture spent...
Join us for an afternoon on 28 November, as you take the opportunity to step inside a working indigo dye house and then onto the floor of a kendo dojo, presenting a rare chance to experience two intertwined traditions that continue to shape everyday...
When you hear “aizome” or “indigo dyeing”, you might picture it simply as traditional Japanese craftsmanship. In fact, indigo has been part of Japan’s cultural fabric for centuries, valued for both its beauty and its...
Traveling abroad is an amazing way to understand its culture, customs and traditions. Exploring and sightseeing are great options, but what about joining workshops? In Tokyo, there are venues where you can experience traditional crafts and arts...
This October, Allbirds Osaka in Grand Front Osaka is set to host a unique indigo dyeing workshop, previously a hit in Tokyo. The two-day event on October 14-15 will be spearheaded by “Watanabe’s,” a renowned indigo master and dyer...
Itoshiro General Store, a purveyor of reimagined traditional Japanese straight-cut attire tailored to contemporary lifestyles, launched its season of indigo dyeing. Located in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, the store prizes its role in crafting...
Sustainability in Japan may be somewhat of a mystery for those residing outside of the island country. Fortunately, we are here to give you 15 interesting facts about ventures, organizations, and information about the country’s efforts to move...
A deep blue face wash soap with Japanese Indigo extract, ‘Indigo Balancing Soap’ is now on sale from amritara, an organic cosmetics company based in Tokyo. The product attracts the eye by its alluring color, but that’s not the only benefit of adding...