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...