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Travel

  • Bells of Happiness at the Heart Rock

    Translated from Yuji Kurihara’s post: In the short time since I was at the Heart Rock “Bells of Happiness” outlook point here in Yabe Town, so many “bells”, vows of...

  • Bonsai, the art of potted miniature tree

    Bonsai, with its history for over a thousand years in Japan, is a miniature tree in a pot, cultivated and shaped to create a specific form. It is both the...

  • Matcha baking idea: matcha roll cake

    The matcha roll cake with cream in the center is a staple at many Japanese cafés. Japan doesn’t have establishments called tea houses or “Chaya” except for a few that...

  • Good morning #Japan

    A scene from a commuter train transfer point in Kanagawa (just outside of Tokyo) The post Good morning #Japan appeared first on YUNOMI.

  • Green Tea Restaurant opening in Ochanomizu, Tokyo

    GREEN TEA RESTAURANT 1899 OCHANOMIZU will open on August 1, 2014. The restaurant is produced by Ryumeikan, a company managing and producing hotels and restaurants. Their concept is “preparing” and...

  • The 88th night: A Japanese tea tradition

    “Hachi-jyu-hachiya” is the 88th day after Risshun. Risshun is the day that Spring begins on Japan’s lunar calender. Currently, it is on February 4th. In other words, “Hachi-jyu-hachiya” is the...

  • EVENT: Sayama-cha Tea Picking Festival

    2014 Annual Sayamacha Tea Picking Festval will be held at the end of May. The post EVENT: Sayama-cha Tea Picking Festival appeared first on YUNOMI.

  • Itaya Hazan, a pioneer of modern Japanese ceramics

    Itaya Hazan (1872-1963) is a Japanese potter active during late Meiji to mid Showa period. He was the first potter to receive the Order of Cultural Merit (Bunka Kunsho). Following...

  • Restaurant: Bissori (Italian/Korean)

    Bissori An old Japanese-style house rebuilt into a tranquil and spacious restaurant. Their wide selection of wine can be enjoyed with Italian/ Korean dishes. The unusual setting of eating at...