Learn to gauge a towel’s absorbency and drying speed at a glance with this helpful overview of Japanese towel design.
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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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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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The flavor profile of this soup combines, garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms and hojicha loose leaf tea into a hearty meal that will warm your spirits. Hojicha is a roasted green tea that has an earthy aroma and a golden brown hue when brewed. Try it today!
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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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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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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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Think of origami, and images of intricately folded and angular swans and flowers often come to mind. However, during last month's workshop, we learned that it can be so much more.
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Learn how to add new life to torn clothes with our sashiko embroidery, historically used to repair and reinforce worn-out Japanese peasant garments.
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A close ancestor to typical tie-dye, Japanese shibory dyeing uses clamping and binding techniques with indigo dye to create beautiful white and blue patterns. Here we show you how to dye your own shibori textiles right at home.
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After a long day at work, nothing soothes the senses like a good hot bath. Here’s how to pick the perfect bath salts to get the most out of your “you” time.
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In 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.
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If 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.
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If 2016 was the year that introduced you to Marie Kondo's methods, 2017 is the year of actually trying them for yourself.
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Packing for extended trips always challenges us to prioritize our belongings and bring items that skirt the line between functional and beautiful. Here are a eight of our most-traveled wares.
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With a little creativity and foresight, furoshiki can be a stylish swiss army knife for many of the tasks we encounter throughout the day. From aprons to carriers, here are four novel applications we’re experimenting with.
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