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🗾Japan: Life & Spirit #45 │ Kaishi – Japan’s Beautiful Paper for Sweets and Everyday Courtesy

Kaishi is more than the small paper used beneath sweets in the Japanese tea ceremony. Discover its long history, traditional and modern designs, and simple everyday uses—from welcoming guests to folding chopstick wrappers and small paper holders.

2026.08.24

Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾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

🍧Everyday Travel & Finds #6 │ A Taste of Kyoto Summer

A playful goldfish kakigori, refreshing new flavors, and a delightful chestnut sweet—discover one of those unexpected Kyoto moments that quietly becomes a favorite travel memory.

2026.07.18

Everyday Travel & Finds

🗾Japan:Life & Spirit#8│Discovering Matcha: Taste, Culture & Easy Tips

Matcha is more than just green tea. It carries centuries of Japanese tradition, offers health benefits, and creates a calm ritual in everyday life. Discover how to whisk your own bowl, enjoy it with seasonal sweets, and connect with culture through this gentle practice.

2025.09.10

Japan: Life & Spirit