RESEARCH
Series
Restoring Spare Time to Find Joy in Studying. Interview with Philosopher Koichiro Kokubun
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ARTICLES
2021
RESEARCH
Series
Solitude as an Essential for Human Thought: the Possibilities of ‘Shikohin.’ Interview with Philosopher Koichiro Kokubun
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CRAFTS
The Ancient Tradition of Japanese Candle Making, and a Craftsman’s Devotion to the Art
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CRAFTS
Japanese Herbs, Spices, and Edible Wood. A Pioneer in Craft Cola Goes Back to Basics
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RESEARCH
Lessons from 1,000 Days in Isolation: How to “Rest,” as Told by a Polar Region Architect
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RESEARCH
Series
“Foods for Enjoyment,” and creating bonds that transcend family. Interview with Primatologist Junichi Yamagiwa on “Shikohin” (Part 2 of 2)
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RESEARCH
Series
“Foods for Enjoyment,” and creating bonds that transcend family. Interview with Primatologist Junichi Yamagiwa on “Shikohin” (Part 1 of 2)
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RESEARCH
“Shikohin”––What You Don’t Need, But Can’t Live Without
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RESEARCH
The only Tibetan medicine doctor in Japan preserving the country’s herb traditions Protecting medicinal herb culture
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SESSION
Is “Rest” the opposite of “Work”? Kyoto University’s Dr. Miyano on our thinking habits
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CRAFTS
Where Music Meets Technology. The Power of Sound As Seen by DJ Sakura Tsuruta
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BOTANICALS
Two Teas from Nara to Share at Family Time and Special Occasions
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CRAFTS
From Working in Tokyo to Living Without Electricity in Thailand. This is How We Became Tea Farmers
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BOTANICALS
Tea Tourism, and a Trip Designed Around a Cup of Tea in Ureshino
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CRAFTS
A Tea Ceremony like a Microcosm of the Universe. This Tea Master Says Picking and Drinking Tea is the Energy of Life
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CRAFTS
A Chef Met Tea in Kyoto. Now His French Cuisine is Based on the Art of Tea Pairing
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CRAFTS
At Kokonotu, Candlelit Tea Time Speaks to Your Senses
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CRAFTS
The Man Behind “Soaring” Shisha, and How to Create the One and Only Flavor
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