Blog – This Old Japanese House

New Year’s Reflections: Kimono Cabinet Progress and a Trip to Costco

This New Year’s break was a pleasant mix of relaxation and productivity—just the way I…

Welcome to the New Year! In Japan, this time of year is filled with warmth,…

In Japan, New Years is a time for families to come together. It is also…

Our garden has one yuzu tree and we enjoy the yuzu that it produces in…

The Kimono Dresser: A Restoration Journey The kimono dresser project is coming along beautifully! I’m…

The Story of Indigo – Ai no Monogatari We got up at the crack of…

I really don’t want to cover our tomatoes with a net but, I’m starting to…

Have you ever wondered how young Japanese spent their free time during the Taisho period?…

Prep time: Under 30 minutes Here’s a recipe for soft and chewy Soymilk Tofu curd…

Episode 1 Hikaru Kimi e (To the shining prince) is NHK’s 63rd Taiga drama. It stars Yuriko…