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Discover Japan Through Stories That Matter
Curated articles unveiling the heritage, artistry, and spirit behind each journey.
Chochin: Japan's Hand-Painted Folding Lantern of Asakusa
Discover chochin, Japan's folding paper lantern, through a 113-year-old Asakusa workshop still hand-painting each one letter by letter in the Edo style.
September 23, 2026
Japanese Lantern: History, Craft, and Meaning in Tokyo
The Japanese lantern's history, its four traditional types, and where in Tokyo's old shitamachi streets artisans still hand-make chōchin today.
September 22, 2026
A Journey into Washi Paper Art — Savoring Japan’s Traditional Beauty with Your Five Senses
Washi paper art: where tradition meets modern design, the workshops where you make it yourself, and how to live with the results.
September 7, 2025
A Guide to Japan’s Book and Stamp Culture: The Charm of Goshuin and Bookplates as Traditional Art
The artistry behind Japan's book and stamp culture: hand-brushed goshuin at temples and shrines, and the bookplate tradition.
August 18, 2025