Japan
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Japanese Tea Ceremony at Home: A Mindful Practice for Everyday Life
How to bring the spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony into your everyday life. A practical, beginner-friendly guide to Japanese tea culture, seasonal awareness, and slow living. Continue reading
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The Shrine on the Edge of a Lake
Lake Hamana, connected to Lake Inohana, is a salt lake nestled on the southwestern edge of Shizuoka prefecture. The lake itself is quite muddy, the water dark and brackish. It’s so thick with salt it coats your hair and skin… Continue reading
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Diving Into the Magic Behind Bear Folklore
Many stories in my research often featured women falling in love with and marrying bears. Some women were even granted the ability to become bears themselves. In fact, bear cults are scattered across ancient history and quite a lot of… Continue reading
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New Traditions in a New Place
I love how traditions grow and change over time. They’re rarely ever stagnant and as new generations take over or modern life gets in the way, we find ourselves making new traditions. What’s something you and your family do now… Continue reading
