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This Reversible Sukajan Kimono by Tailor Toyo & Yamato Lab Bridges Japan's Modern & Ancient Aesthetics
Historic kimono purveyor Yamato has enlisted its Yamato Lab team and the manufacturers at Tailor Toyo to reinterpret its ...
25 Powder Room Ideas That Pack Big Style Into a Small Space
A powder room can be the perfect place to experiment with fun light fixtures, loud wallpapers, and bold color palettes. Now ...
The Japanese Principle of Iki (粋) Is All About 'Refined Elegance' — Here's How to Embrace It in Your Home
If your interior vibe is all about refined elegance and opulent minimalism, you need to know about the Japanese principle of ...
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Tips for Adding Japanese Style to Your Space
“By embracing materials that age with grace and a philosophy that values both function and beauty, a space gains a quiet ...
Researchers study teeth from two of Japan's rarest mammals to determine dietary needs and aid conservation
Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...
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What’s on the menu for Ryukyu’s minute mammals?
Japan’s Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...
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15 Great Free Apps for Studying Japanese
You can search using romaji and Japanese characters, but you can also look up kanji by SKIP (System of Kanji Indexing by Patterns), multi-radical, and Chinese radicals. Its clear interface allows for ...
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‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)’ Review: Japanese Breakfast’s Richly Textured Record
Japanese Breakfast, the indie-rock band led by singer-songwriter Michelle Zauner, is one of many musical projects that has become identified with the “sad girl” archetype. This aesthetic ...