Kintsugi - Japan's ancient art of embracing imperfection
Meaning “joining with gold”, this centuries-old art is more than an aesthetic. For the Japanese, it’s part of a broader philosophy of embracing the beauty of human flaws.
Most people don’t purposefully shatter their...See more
Green Tea Strawberry Dessert Sandwiches - Japanese convenience stores are awesome!
Convenience stores are constantly refreshing their product lineups, often cycling in seasonal favorites. For example, with strawberries being particularly prized in winter in Japan, this week...See more
Can you spot the mistake??? English mistake on new Japanese beer leads to suspension of sales before its release.
The misspelling was evident in the original press release announcing the beer on 5 January, which came with large, high-resolution images. While some might have...See more
Kintsugi - Japan's ancient art of embracing imperfection
Meaning “joining with gold”, this centuries-old art is more than an aesthetic. For the Japanese, it’s part of a broader philosophy of embracing the beauty of human flaws.
Most people don’t purposefully shatter their...See more
Green Tea Strawberry Dessert Sandwiches - Japanese convenience stores are awesome!
Convenience stores are constantly refreshing their product lineups, often cycling in seasonal favorites. For example, with strawberries being particularly prized in winter in Japan, this week...See more
Can you spot the mistake??? English mistake on new Japanese beer leads to suspension of sales before its release.
The misspelling was evident in the original press release announcing the beer on 5 January, which came with large, high-resolution images. While some might have...See more