Lighting in the US Maybe it’s just me, but when I think about lighting, I…
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Short Story: Where the Gods gather
A chill lingers in the sea air as I step onto the sacred grounds of…
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Old Shoji doors
I came across some old shoji doors while clearing out the barn. The torn paper,…
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Oh My Gloria! The forgotten Nissan Wagon
Isn’t that a Maxima? If you were a kid in the ’80s, you might see…
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New Year’s Reflections: Kimono Cabinet Progress and a Trip to Costco
This New Year’s break was a pleasant mix of relaxation and productivity—just the way I…
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A Sweet Start to the New Year: Zenzai and Japanese Traditions
Welcome to the New Year! In Japan, this time of year is filled with warmth,…
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Retro Anime Review: Meg the Girl Witch
In Japan, New Years is a time for families to come together. It is also…
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Japan’s Beauty Secret – Yuzu face lotion
Our garden has one yuzu tree and we enjoy the yuzu that it produces in…
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Taisho Dresser – Restoration project
The Kimono Dresser: A Restoration Journey The kimono dresser project is coming along beautifully! I’m…
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The Edo Era’s Google: What Can We Learn from the Eitai Setsuyō Mujinzō?”
The Edo period (1603–1868) of Japan was a time of remarkable cultural, political, and social…
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