Explore how ancient Japanese poetry inspires modern creativity. Discover the vivid colors and emotions in Man’yōshū's timeless love stories.

Explore Japanese wisdom on balancing life's tensions, inspired by traditional craftsmanship and modern insights for sustainable success.

Explore how Date Masamune's Japanese leadership wisdom reveals why true business crisis originates from within, not external factors.

Explore Ichiyō Raifuku, the Japanese wisdom of spring renewal, and discover how ancient traditions celebrate nature's new beginnings.

Journey through Japanese haiku poetry and discover how these 17-syllable verses contain universes of meaning in minimal space.

Discover the transformative power of Japanese tea ceremony mindfulness through Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku principles.

Is calligraphy a just skill, art, or something else?

Explore the concept of hidden beauty. Let's listen to Shirasu Masako.

Why don’t you try kakizome (the first calligraphy of the year) this year?

As we step into the year of the snake, let’s take inspiration from 巳.

As we step into 2025, a year filled with new possibilities, I hope to carry the spirit of Fueki Ryuko forward.

A Japanese proverb: Drink, but don’t let the drink drinks you!

Explore the Japanese saying, "Tame a wild horse by grabbing its bridle from the front".

Explore the word "Koharubiyori (小春日和), a fleeting warmth amidst changing seasons

Explore the real beauty of lacquerware

Are Kakejiku (Japanese Hanging Scrolls) Cool or Outdated? What's your impression?

The wisdom of the art of a graceful exit.

Explore a samurai's insight, "strength patience and stillness.

Craftsman vs. Artist: A Tale of Two Salon Experiences in Japan and France

In Japan, there’s a concept called yakuotoshi, or “warding off misfortune.”