Bells of Happiness at the Heart Rock
Translated from Yuji Kuriharaās post: In the short time since I was at the Heart Rock āBells of Happinessā outlook point here in Yabe Town, so many ābellsā, vows of...
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Bonsai, the art of potted miniature tree
Bonsai, with its history for over a thousand years in Japan, is a miniature tree in a pot, cultivated and shaped to create a specific form. It is both the...
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Traveling in Japan: Shirakawa-go, the World Heritage Site in the deep mountains
Shirakawa-go is a small traditional Japanese village located in Gifu prefecture. The site was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Building seen in this small mountain village is...
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Matcha baking idea: matcha roll cake
The matcha roll cake with cream in the center is a staple at many Japanese cafĆ©s. Japan doesnāt have establishments called tea houses or āChayaā except for a few that...
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Good morning #Japan
A scene from a commuter train transfer point in Kanagawa (just outside of Tokyo) The post Good morning #Japan appeared first on YUNOMI.
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Green Tea Restaurant opening in Ochanomizu, Tokyo
GREEN TEA RESTAURANT 1899 OCHANOMIZU will open on August 1, 2014. The restaurant is produced by Ryumeikan, a company managing and producing hotels and restaurants. Their concept is āpreparingā and...
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Nabeshima-yaki exhibition at the Toguri Museum of Art
In the Edo period, ceramic ware and pottery was used as an offering the the feudal lords or the shogunate. Nabeshima-yaki is a ceramic ware established by the Nabeshima family...
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VIDEO: Kibune Jaya, A Kyoto Tea House on the Kibune River
If youāre planning a trip this summer to Kyoto, Japan, visit the path to the Kibune shrine. Visit any one of the restaurants for lunch on the river (on platforms...
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The 88th night: A Japanese tea tradition
āHachi-jyu-hachiyaā is the 88th day after Risshun. Risshun is the day that Spring begins on Japanās lunar calender. Currently, it is on February 4th. In other words, āHachi-jyu-hachiyaā is the...
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EVENT: Sayama-cha Tea Picking Festival
2014 Annual Sayamacha Tea Picking Festval will be held at the end of May. The post EVENT: Sayama-cha Tea Picking Festival appeared first on YUNOMI.
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Itaya Hazan, a pioneer of modern Japanese ceramics
Itaya Hazan (1872-1963) is a Japanese potter active during late Meiji to mid Showa period. He was the first potter to receive the Order of Cultural Merit (Bunka Kunsho). Following...
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Restaurant: Bissori (Italian/Korean)
Bissori An old Japanese-style house rebuilt into a tranquil and spacious restaurant. Their wide selection of wine can be enjoyed with Italian/ Korean dishes. The unusual setting of eating at...
