miksterSep 15, 20233 minJapan Travel Workshop 2023: Japanese Lacquer & Kintsugi Workshop In the serene heart of Japan, where tradition meets nature's beauty, we unveil a remarkable opportunity that celebrates the artistry of...
miksterAug 5, 20233 minIn the 37C summer heat, we received a sad news from the urushi Japanese lacquer tree forest. In the quiet town of Daigo, nestled amid the lush urushi lacquer forest, a heartbreaking news resonates through the community. The...
miksterFeb 22, 20232 minSomething that brings smileIf you have visited a shrine in Japan before, you probably have brought back one of those shrine-amulets as souvenirs or as lucky charms....
miksterJul 16, 20213 minSpicy Cod Roe and Ms. Arase's Curry Rice PlateThis is a story about a curry-rice plate got broken because of spicy cod roe. The plate owner Arase (a good friend of mine) visited...