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The Story of Wood and Japanese Craftsmanship
Time Magazine announced this week the World’s Greatest Places of 2022, and two places in Japan made the list – Kyushu and the Setouchi Islands. Kyushu especially has been recognised...
The Story of Wood and Japanese Craftsmanship
Time Magazine announced this week the World’s Greatest Places of 2022, and two places in Japan made the list – Kyushu and the Setouchi Islands. Kyushu especially has been recognised...
Mental Health and Journaling
I hope you are well. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I wanted to talk about the benefits of journaling. Many people have some stress and anxiety in their...
Mental Health and Journaling
I hope you are well. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I wanted to talk about the benefits of journaling. Many people have some stress and anxiety in their...
What are Dogu and Haniwa?
Spring is right around the corner in London! As I’m sure is the same for many of you, spring is my favourite season. Flowers start to bloom, the sun shines...
What are Dogu and Haniwa?
Spring is right around the corner in London! As I’m sure is the same for many of you, spring is my favourite season. Flowers start to bloom, the sun shines...
Why is Bonsai so Expensive?
I like to think I have a green thumb. Although I live in a flat with no garden, I have a little collection of succulents that I’ve managed to keep...
Why is Bonsai so Expensive?
I like to think I have a green thumb. Although I live in a flat with no garden, I have a little collection of succulents that I’ve managed to keep...
The Rise (and Fall?) of Nakagin Capsule Tower
It was walking from Hamarikyu Gardens to Tokyo Station in 2018 that I first noticed the tower. It was a detour that I wasn’t expecting, but despite the humidity and...
The Rise (and Fall?) of Nakagin Capsule Tower
It was walking from Hamarikyu Gardens to Tokyo Station in 2018 that I first noticed the tower. It was a detour that I wasn’t expecting, but despite the humidity and...
The Interesting Link Between Stalogy and Japan’...
You’ve probably heard of Kumamon, the wildly popular bear that promotes the Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto. If not, you probably recognise his beady pupils and bright red cheeks. But...
The Interesting Link Between Stalogy and Japan’...
You’ve probably heard of Kumamon, the wildly popular bear that promotes the Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto. If not, you probably recognise his beady pupils and bright red cheeks. But...