Antiques – This Old Japanese House

The Breastfeeding Cover That Wouldn’t Fly Today: A Glimpse into Japan’s Postwar Motherhood Ideals

When I first came across this old Japanese magazine tucked away in a drawer, I…

Ping-pong. “Yabai!” I shouted, running down the hall, the half-tied obi flailing behind me. “Gomen,…

Living in a 100-year-old Japanese farmhouse is like stepping into a time capsule. Every corner…

With renovations starting next month, it’s finally time to clear out the barn and make…

I came across some old shoji doors while clearing out the barn. The torn paper,…

Have you ever wondered how young Japanese spent their free time during the Taisho period?…

What did the Japanese use for light during the Edo period? For many candles might…

Mirror, Mirror on the wall? Where did you come from? Mirrors are everywhere and such…