A tasty - and eye-catching - take on a classic cocktail.
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Learn how Yamachiku’s decades-long struggle to preserve Japan’s bamboo chopstick industry led to the revitalization of an age-old custom.
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Try out this sugar cookie recipe from Preppy Kitchen and use your Fuapri Cookie Cutters to full effect.
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Welcome back! After a year-long transition from our former space on Walnut St., the team at rikumo is proud to invite fans and newcomers alike to check out our new concept store in Ardmore.
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As throwback looks find new popularity across Japan, dyeing company Takeno Senko Ltd. leverages a one-of-a-kind manufacturing process to create eye-catching textiles that pay homage to retro styles in entirely modern ways. Find out what sets the company’s distinctive Hirali towels, scarves, and tenugui (a type of all-purpose cloth popular in Japan) apart from all the rest.
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International Women's Day is a timely reminder to celebrate the innate strength and beauty of women around the world. We believe it is vital to support each other as mothers, sisters, business owners, and creatives, so in the spirit of the day, we'd like to highlight some of the inspiring female designers and artists that power rikumo.
-Yuka Morihata | Founder and Co-Owner of rikumo
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A simple Whiskey Soda is one of the most popular drinks in Japan. This version brings a bit more flavor and sweetness through the addition of warming ginger beer, and an easy-to-make green tea simple syrup.
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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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