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Kokoro Care Packages Community Spotlight
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March 13, 2019
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Yuko Uchiyama - Sending a Kokoro Gift from Japan to Spain and Switzerland

Interested in sending Kokoro Care Packages as a gift?...

Wakame seaweed from Japan
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March 09, 2019
7 Types Of Japanese Seaweed You Should Know

How many of these common Japanese seaweed do...

Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, is a celebration that occurs annually on March 3rd in honor of girls in Japan.
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March 01, 2019
Hinamatsuri: Girls’ Day Celebration History and Customs

Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, is a...

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...

Far from a fad, nutricosmetics and beauty foods are an important part of modern Japanese culture
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February 19, 2019
Nutricosmetics: Beauty Products You Can Eat

Ever heard of nutricosmetics, the Japanese trend taking...

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...

GIVEAWAY: Kokoro Care Packages is giving away 5 one-of-a-kind, hand-dyed, Japanese Indigo Bandanas from Curious Corners. Made using traditional ingredients and techniques from Japan.
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February 07, 2019
[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: One-of-a-kind, hand-dyed, Japanese Indigo Bandanas from Curious Corners

Giveaway: One-of-a-kind, hand-dyed Japanese Indigo bandana from Curious Corners...

石垣島Natural Garden Cafe PUFFPUFF located in Ishigaki Island in Okinawa. Terrace overlooking the tropical island sea
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February 05, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: PUFFPUFF - Bringing you the taste of Okinawan Island life

PUFFPUFF gets its unique name from the relaxing...

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...

Kokoro Care Packages community spotlight where we share our community's love of Japan, its culture and its food. Peter Yoo Foo from Mauritius
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January 24, 2019
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Peter Yoo Foo (Mauritius)

Peter Yoo Foo from Mauritius shares his love...

Japanese Hot Pot Meals
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January 21, 2019
8 Japanese Hot Pot Meals To Keep You Warm This Winter

When one thinks of Japanese food, the first...

Japanese Fermented Foods: Healthy Bacteria
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January 16, 2019
Japanese Fermented Foods: Healthy Bacteria

Looking to get all the balancing benefits of...