Do’s and don’ts from the queen of spring cleaning.
Read MoreIntroducing T-LAB Stories, a new series detailing the adventures of our favorite T-Lab animals. This week's story comes from Roger, a musical prodigy and, incidentally, a raccoon.
Read MoreWork, life, and writing lessons from Japan’s most important contemporary writer.
Read MoreWhether it's school-mandated or personal, a spring break to recharge and restore your spirits always does a wealth of good. These are our favorite spring break essentials for every occasion.
Read MoreTo kick off our in-store workshop series, our resident tea brewing expert Kylan hosted a free green tea tasting with chocolates from Shane Confectionery, one of our favorite Philly chocolatiers.
Read MoreThoughts on the forthcoming season.
Read MoreStop by the concept store for a refresher.
Read MoreJun Kaneko is a prolific Japanese ceramicist who has made large-scale sculptures and even opera costumes. In his latest exhibition at Locks Gallery, “New Work" expresses the complex nature of individuality: celebratory yet also potentially isolating.
Read MoreWelcome to our latest lookbook, where we uncover the magic of spring mornings.
Read MoreCalming, improved brain function, alertness, lower blood pressure... the list of benefits associated with drinking green tea goes on and on. Here’s a refreshing way to incorporate it into your warm-weather menu.
Read MoreIn this short tale about the superstitious minister Fujiwara Sanesuke, we learn the exact time and place when we begin to fear old age.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference? It’s all in the terroir.
Read MoreT-Lab Stories is a new series featuring our favorite wooden animals and their adventures. This week's story comes from Lucille, a seal with a penchant for scuba-diving.
Read MoreSake is Japan’s national drink, with rituals, traditions, and rules of its own. Here’s how to drink it correctly.
Read MoreDesigned by our owner and founder Kaz, our new concept store is more than a place to shop.
Read MoreExpat. Intellectual. Writer. As one of the first writers to venture outside of Japan, Natsume Soseki documented the struggle of finding your place in a modern world without losing your identity.
Read MoreThe making of a Karmi tea canister can take up to a year to complete. Here’s a look inside the mind of its creator.
Read MorePrintmaker and poet William Morris is best remembered for writing “The Earthly Paradise”. He had no idea that his artistry and writings would eventually inspire Yanagi Soetsu to begin the Japanese folk art movement.
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