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🌿 Tiny Garden, True Magic #10 – Tiny Green Wisdom⑥ │ Myoga

Hidden close to the ground beneath tall green leaves, myoga is a distinctive taste of Japanese summer. Discover how it grows, simple ways to enjoy it, and a curious old belief linked to a Buddhist legend about one of the Buddha’s disciples.

2026.08.17

Tiny Garden, True Magic

👛Everyday Travel & Finds #8 │ Japanese Traditional Patterns in Everyday Life — Gamaguchi Purses

What can a small Japanese purse reveal about traditional culture? Discover colorful gamaguchi in Ise, the meanings behind familiar Japanese patterns, and how these traditional purses still fit naturally into everyday life.

2026.08.16

Everyday Travel & Finds

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit #44 │ Ohigashi – Japan’s Little Seasonal Sweets

Discover the charm of Japanese ohigashi—delicate sweets that reflect the seasons and local culture through their colors and motifs. From summer maple leaves and Nara deer to matcha at home, enjoy a little taste of everyday Japan.

2026.08.09

Japan: Life & Spirit

🐉Dragon Path #2-1 │ Niu Kawakami Shrine – Shimosha: Where the Guardians of Sacred Waters Reside

Journey to Niu Kawakami Shrine (Shimosha), a shrine with more than 1,300 years of history, where dragon worship, sacred horses, Hitogata purification, and hidden traditions continue to inspire visitors today.

2026.08.07

Dragon Path

🗾 Japan: Life & Spirit #43│Finding the Right Soy Sauce for Every Dish

Explore the variety of Japanese soy sauce, learn how different types are used in everyday cooking, and discover the traditional craftsmanship behind one of Japan's most essential seasonings.

2026.08.05

Japan: Life & Spirit

🎋Everyday Travel & Finds #7│Tea with the Spirit of the Season – Tanabata

Discover a peaceful summer tea experience at Omiwa Shrine in Nara, featuring a beautiful Tanabata tea bowl, Miwa leaf-shaped ohigashi, matcha, and the quiet beauty of Japan's seasonal tea culture.

2026.08.02

Everyday Travel & Finds

🗾 Japan: Life & Spirit #42│Japanese Charcoal – Timeless Wisdom for Everyday Life

Discover how Japanese charcoal continues to enrich everyday life. Learn about the beauty of kiku-zumi, the craftsmanship of binchōtan, and the practical uses of bamboo charcoal in Japanese homes and traditions.

2026.07.29

Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾 Japan: Life & Spirit #41│Shugendō: Japan’s Mountain Ascetics

What is Shugendō? Discover Japan's mysterious mountain ascetics, the sacred world of Mount Ōmine, and a centuries-old spiritual tradition that continues to inspire today.

2026.07.24

Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾 Japan: Life & Spirit #40│The Art of Staying Cool in Japan│Uchiwa & Sensu

Discover how Japan stays cool during hot summer through traditional uchiwa, elegant sensu, and portable fans. From seasonal designs to a fragrant uchiwa from Ise, explore the beauty, practicality, and charm of Japanese summer traditions.

2026.07.23

Japan: Life & Spirit

🐉Dragon Path#1│ Where the Dragon’s Journey Begins – Ryūsenji Temple

Begin the Dragon Path at Ryūsenji Temple, where the Eight Great Dragon Kings, sacred springs, Shugendō traditions, and the Legend of the White Serpent come together in one of Japan's most spiritual mountain landscapes.

2026.07.19

Dragon Path