The Kizara memo pad is a movement to reclaim the Japanese forest for future generations. Behind its simple design, there’s a long history of craftsmanship and sustainability. We talk to owner Satoshi Koike about the people behind Kizara, the intrinsic beauty of wood, and why it’s so important to touch lumber with your fingertips.
Read MoreThere is a certain feeling of anxiety that all artists share when standing before a blank canvas, brush in hand, deciding where to place their first stroke. Paper marbling, an art mostly left up to chance, is a welcome release.
Read MoreTrees are some of our most powerful renewable natural resources, and some of the best weapons in our arsenal against global climate change. But without human intervention, there’s a very real chance they will become an endangered species.
Read MoreIn this new series on Rikumo Journal we’ll explore the beginning steps of establishing good habits in our lives. Our first step: bringing a little outdoor beauty into our homes by way of household plants.
Read MoreFeaturing over 20 different artisans, our first pottery exhibit is a rare chance to see and hold pieces made by the modern-day artisans that are carrying on the ceramic traditions of Mashiko, Japan.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever seen an ikebana arrangement, you know it’s not exactly like the elaborate floral arrangements you’re used to seeing at weddings. In fact, you would be forgiven for thinking there’s not much to arrange there at at all.
Read MoreNo matter who you are, you likely owe some part of your personal success to a woman. . In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the smart, funny, creative, and compassionate women that work tirelessly behind the scenes at Rikumo and Morihata.
Read MoreFor our first paper marbling workshop, our talented artists learned the intricacies of floating inks on the ever changing surface of a shallow pool of water.
Read MoreIn a time when public telephones have become almost obsolete, one lone telephone booth in Otsuchi keeps getting visitors. To passerby, it’s little more than a baffling mystery, but to locals, the booth is known as the Phone of the Wind.
Read MoreOn days where life seems endlessly confusing, we take comfort in some hard-won wisdom from the philosophers at the School of Life. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we discuss how to get over heartbreak, fear of intimacy, and the delicious impotence of sulking.
Read MoreWe celebrate our fist store anniversary with a special screening of Hayao Miyazaki’s classic “Spirited Away”. With popcorn in tow, we settled into our seats to watch Chihiro face witches, fly dragons, and befriend all kinds of spirits. It was nothing short of a magical night.
Read MoreRecurring dreams teach us about our personalities, our anxieties, and the secrets that lurk beneath the surface of our conscious. For director Akira Kurosawa, recurring dreams were not just an exercise in self-discovery, but also the inspiration for one of his most beloved films.
Read MoreIf 2016 was the year that introduced you to Marie Kondo's methods, 2017 is the year of actually trying them for yourself.
Read MoreOn Coming of Age Day, Japan celebrates those who have reached the age of 20 years old. Here, our photographer reflects on his experience witnessing this day during his first trip to Japan.
Read MoreFor centuries, dreams have been used to predict the future, and everyone has their own way of interpreting the signs. However, there’s one dream in particular sets the tone for your luck in the new year.
Read MoreA New Year’s message from us.
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Read MoreWith the holidays just around the corner, we hosted our first furoshiki wrapping series for some guidance on unforgettable gift-wrapping.
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