Though it swims in a current beyond its control, the carp is born with the ability to fight through streams and cascades. It’s fitting, then, that carps have become a symbol for the energy and resilience of young people.
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The role of design and the designer is intrinsic to the culture of consumerism in the world today. So why are so many of them designing irresponsibly?
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A landmark destination once known for its extravagant shrines, the village of Nikko has since retreated into a nature and architecture lover's paradise. Venture inside the little-known village that was once known as a foreign diplomat’s summer paradise.
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We held our second suminagashi paper marbling workshop, just in time for the sakura cherry blossom festival.
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Sommeliers are thoughtful, analytical types with the ability to discern the exceptional from the ordinary. In the seaside mills of Imabari, a towel sommelier can make the difference between a good towel and a Japanese towel.
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A delicious treat for this quirky Japanese holiday.
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From sake to green tea, these are the most important Japanese ingredients for reviving dull, tired skin.
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An easy nighttime routine we can all get behind.
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This Valentine’s Day, women all over Japan gift chocolate to the men in their lives. But not every chocolate is a gesture of love, and the type of chocolate you receive may mean the difference between friendship or a declaration of love.
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Of all the Japanese fashion designers working today, there are none who have achieved the legendary aura that pursues Rei Kawakubo. As her Met retrospective winds to a close, we look back at the impact made by the revolutionary designer behind Comme des Garcons.
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Cycling is a year-long activity in Japan, even and especially when the weather gets chilly. From gear to ideal routes, we asked our friends at Tokyobike for their best tips.
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Our New Year’s tradition is back.
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On the weeks leading up to the New Year, postmen all over Japan prepare to deliver an onslaught of nengajo, New Year’s cards traditionally shared amongst families and friends. Here’s five things to know about this holiday tradition.
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The holiday season may be synonymous with turkey and gravy, but the reliable menu can grow stale. We revisit the traditional holiday dinner: a sophisticated, comforting pasta dish to serve family-style.
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Fish has been a festive staple of holiday dinners worldwide, especially in cultures that don’t eat red meat. Our take on the classic involves citrus, ginger, and cast iron.
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Nervous to buy your first cast iron piece? Don’t be. Here are five essential tips for taking care of your most important kitchen investment.
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Phaidon’s latest offering, “The Japanese Garden” is an in-depth exploration of the art, beauty, and cultural significance of the Japanese garden through the ages. In this exclusive excerpt, author Sophie Walker explores reflection as elemental in the design of a Japanese garden.
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This year’s Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival explores themes of incarceration and the struggle to define Japanese American identity during a particularly tense period in American history. Festival Director Rob Buscher picks his top 3 documentaries to catch.
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