The Toshoan shop in Kyoto has been promoting the benefits of anko, the Japanese red bean, since 1950. You can find there products based on […]
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Traditional Japanese Paper Balloons
A Traditional Japanese Paper Balloons maker since 1919 How beautiful are those paper balloons? 2 will be included in our July Peko Peko Box so […]
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Asakusa’s Best Shops: Kanaya Brush
Let me introduce you to one of Asakusa’s best shops. Not far from Nakamise Dori Shopping Street and Senso-ji Temple, is a brush shop unlike […]
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What is Kôdô?
We often hear about sadô (茶道), the tea ceremony, or even kadô (華 道), the floral art. But have you ever heard of Kôdô (香 […]
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Japan coffee culture
Coffee was introduced in Japan by the Dutch in the 16th century. However, it didn’t get popular among the Japanese population until the beginning of […]
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What is omikuji?
If you don’t know yet what an omikuji is, this is definitely something to add to your list of things to do while traveling in […]
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Nara Crafts: Calligraphy Brushes
If you are interested in Japanese traditional crafts, why not check out Nara calligraphy brushes? Kukai is a famous monk who introduced Buddhism to Nara […]
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Nengajo: a Guide to Japanese New Year Cards
Nengajo: Japanese New Year Cards Nengajo are the New Year cards that Japanese people send to each other to celebrate the New Year. In Western […]
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Celebrate Japanese New year: 2021, the Year of the Ox!
That you believe in it or not, it’s always fun to look into the New Year’s zodiac sign. And for this Japanese New year, the […]
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Must-try sweet in Hiroshima prefecture: Joge Yoshu cake
Located in Hiroshima prefecture, Joge is a nice historical village that has seen the birth of an innovative cake: Kunihiroya’s yoshu cake. Definitely a must-try […]
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Best Japanese sweets from Joge: Tsuchinoko Manju
Fugetsu-do Tsuchinoko Manju is an unmissable confection to try out if you are in Joge. I love its delicious pie crust and its sweet white […]
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The making of tatami
Meet Yamaki Taichi, 4th generation owner of this tatami shop located in Tokyo. His family has been making those traditional Japanese mats for more than […]
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Yuzu soap: the story behind a unique collaboration
Kyoto Natural Factory The first actor in the creation of the yuzu soap you will find in your Spirit of Japan box is Kyoto Natural […]
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Daruma doll – How to use the iconic Japanese doll.
One of the items featured in your box Spirit of Japan is a Daruma doll. I am sure you have a lot of questions about […]
