Have you ever wondered how young Japanese spent their free time during the Taisho period?…
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Old Wooden Buckets
While cleaning out the old barn the other day, I found two old wooden buckets.…
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Soft and Chewy Tofu Donut Recipe
Prep time: Under 30 minutes Here’s a recipe for soft and chewy Soymilk Tofu curd…
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Hikaru Kimi e
Episode 1 Hikaru Kimi e (To the shining prince) is NHK’s 63rd Taiga drama. It stars Yuriko…
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Kyoto of the West | Sesshu’s Garden
Yamaguchi: Kyoto of the West Sesshu’s garden, also known as Jyoeiji (常栄寺), is located twenty…
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Candied Yuzu Peel
Mainly grown in East Asia Yuzu is a small citrus fruit with a distinctive aroma…
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Beautiful 250 year old Edo Period Estate | The Kumaya
The rain began to let up just as I pulled into the parking lot. Getting…
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You must visit Hori House and Garden | Tsuwano city – Shimane
Horiteien is a beautiful traditional Japanese house nestled in a lush green mountainside along the…
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Seeing Japan Through Rose-Colored Glasses: A Guide to Dyeing with Sakura Flowers
Spring has come and the centuries old tradition of enjoying the temporal beauty of the…
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The Old Kawashima Residence
Iwami Ginzan | Oda city, Shimane Prefecture Nestled in an old mining town in the…
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