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The Beauty of Wagara Necklaces
The Motifs in Our Wagara Necklace Collection We have 3 circle wagara necklaces finished with a special black coating. The patterns are Edo Kiriko, Seigaiha and Sakura. Below we will...
The Beauty of Wagara Necklaces
The Motifs in Our Wagara Necklace Collection We have 3 circle wagara necklaces finished with a special black coating. The patterns are Edo Kiriko, Seigaiha and Sakura. Below we will...
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Changing
Gold has always been seen as something stable, timeless and permanent. So it’s confusing when customers notice that the price of a gold ring changes over time — even when...
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Changing
Gold has always been seen as something stable, timeless and permanent. So it’s confusing when customers notice that the price of a gold ring changes over time — even when...
Winter Sakura in Japan
Every year, the first sign of cherry blossoms — sakura — marks a shift in mood. For many in Japan, it signals the end of winter and the beginning of...
Winter Sakura in Japan
Every year, the first sign of cherry blossoms — sakura — marks a shift in mood. For many in Japan, it signals the end of winter and the beginning of...
Why Seasons Matter So Much In Japan
Why Seasons Matter So Much in Japan Food, festivals, colors, and design If you spend even a short amount of time in Japan, you’ll notice something pretty quickly: everything changes...
Why Seasons Matter So Much In Japan
Why Seasons Matter So Much in Japan Food, festivals, colors, and design If you spend even a short amount of time in Japan, you’ll notice something pretty quickly: everything changes...
You have one day in Tokyo: A slow thoughtful wa...
Tokyo is often described as overwhelming. Too big, too fast, too much. But that idea usually comes from trying to see everything instead of feeling something. With just one day...
You have one day in Tokyo: A slow thoughtful wa...
Tokyo is often described as overwhelming. Too big, too fast, too much. But that idea usually comes from trying to see everything instead of feeling something. With just one day...
Setsubun: Chasing Away Bad Luck in Japan
Setsubun (節分) is a traditional Japanese event that marks the transition from winter to spring. Celebrated each year in early February—usually on February 3rd (and occasionally February 2nd)—Setsubun is rooted...
Setsubun: Chasing Away Bad Luck in Japan
Setsubun (節分) is a traditional Japanese event that marks the transition from winter to spring. Celebrated each year in early February—usually on February 3rd (and occasionally February 2nd)—Setsubun is rooted...