Are you over 5’8″ and interested in wearing a kimono? No worries—I’ve got you covered!…
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Embracing Kimono Weekends
Spring is on the way, and with it comes a change in wardrobe. In my…
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Music Scene: 1930s Japan – Chiyoko Kobayashi
Ping-pong. “Yabai!” I shouted, running down the hall, the half-tied obi flailing behind me. “Gomen,…
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A Century-Old Tune: Finding an HMV 101 Gramophone in My 100-Year-Old Japanese House
Living in a 100-year-old Japanese farmhouse is like stepping into a time capsule. Every corner…
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