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Indigo blue bandana made from Indigo from Japan by Curious Corners
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February 20, 2019
Indigo Blue: The Dyeing Art of an Age Old Tradition

The beautiful, deep rich color of indigo blue...

Valentine's Day in Japan: On February 14th, women give three types of chocolate or “choko/チョコ”: “honmei choko/本命チョコ,” “giri choko/義理チョコ,” and “tomo choko/友チョコ.” “Honmei” is an expression of love. “Tomo” is part of the Japanese word “tomodachi” which means
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February 11, 2019
Valentine's Day in Japan: Sweets for My Sweet?

The unique way Valentine's Day is celebrated in...

Setsubun (節分): The Japanese Festival of Bean Throwing and Sushi Rolling
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January 31, 2019
Setsubun (節分): The Japanese Festival of Bean Throwing and Sushi Rolling

While celebrating the transition from winter to spring...

Osechi Ryori
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December 27, 2018
Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Year's Meal): Why Your First Meal of the Year is the Most Important

Osechi ryōri (おせち料理) is the traditional Japanese meal...

Momiji-Gari
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October 14, 2018
Momiji-Gari and Embracing Autumn Leaves in Japan

Cherry blossoms, or sakura (桜), are arguably the...