A tribute to our old home.
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Slippers, being what they are, are very forgiving in terms of sizing. After all, they are designed to provide maximum comfort, and the most action they’ll see on most days is scooting from the couch to the refrigerator. Still, we all know the dreaded feeling of stepping into a new pair of slippers only to feel your foot slipping around, or worse, your toes sweaty and cramped. Below, we explain our top tips for ensuring a perfect fit.
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Summer is in full swing, which means the sun and humidity are teaming up to do a number on your skin. Lucky for you, Ruhaku - a beauty brand born under the harsh Okinawan sun - is here to help you greet the day with an undeniably dewy glow.
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With June being #nationalicedteamonth, we couldn’t think of a better time to share our method for ice brewing (also known as kooridashi) Gyokuro tea. Gyokuro, with its strong umami character and brothy notes of sea air, is a perfect candidate for the ice brew method.
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The Dalgona Matcha is a tea-based alternative to the coffee original and it deserves a place in your morning quarantine routine. This easy recipe requires only a few ingredients and a bit of exercise by way of whipping. Follow along below!
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To make the most of the season, we knew we needed to fill our stomachs with something warm, soothing, healthy, and hearty. This recipe checks all the boxes. Try our recipe today!
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On a rainy and cool Sunday afternoon in October, an undeterred group of Philadelphia’s finest textile aficionados gathered in our store for a special lecture and demonstration on the history of Japanese kimono presented by textile expert Andrea Aranow.
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On Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, a small group of plant enthusiasts convened in our store after we had closed to the public to partake in a special hands-on Kokedama making party. Over the course of the evening, our knowledgeable team provided a wide array of plants and taught attendees how to create and care for these potless wonders.
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Updated for 2019: 23 brand new shops, cafes, and institutions that make us proud to call Philadelphia home. Explore all the spots today!
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After conducting our interview with 2019 City Guide pick Neighborhood Ramen, we were not going to leave without getting a private sampling of their menu. We tried three bowls from their list of six. Find our thoughts below.
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In preparing the 2019 update to our Philadelphia City Guide, we met up with one of the many exciting new businesses cropping up throughout the city. Here, we sit down with Lindsay Steigerwald and Jesse Pryor, owners of Neighborhood Ramen.
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On June 15th, 2019 an intimate group of art lovers gathered at the Rikumo Concept Store for a special demonstration of Gyotaku fish printing by the artist Michael Reimer. See photos from the workshop and learn more about this unique artform.
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Like ripe morels, pungent ramps, and tender fiddlehead ferns, cherry blossoms (sakura) are one of spring’s fleeting culinary pleasures. These fluffy and irresistibly pink blossoms are a harbinger of warmer days and their appearance on plates and snacks throughout Japan is a national obsession. Learn how to preserve cherry blossoms and brew a unique herbal tea.
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On Monday, March 11th, we were happy to join forces again with our friends at Collaborative Cataloging Japan (CCJ) for a special presentation with video artist Ko Nakajima. Mr. Nakajima shared his deep knowledge of Japanese animation with our guests as he described its fascinating history starting in the early 1800s.
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On Thursday, February 28th, 2019, award-winning floral artist Hiroto Inoue visited our store from japan to perform a live window installation. Enjoy behind-the-scene photos of his work in progress.
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Sharon the Shiba, Perry the Porcupine, Cassius the Capybara… our T-Lab friends are always on the lookout for a great adventure. We’ve compiled all our favorite stories so you can join in the action.
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We recently paid a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California to see their current exhibition entitled “The Roots of Monozukuri: The Creative Spirit in Japanese Automaking”. The exhibition examines 60 years of automotive ingenuity and features rarely seen car designs from some of Japan’s greatest car manufacturers.
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Our New Year’s tradition is back.
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