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    2026.07

    12

    Bringer of good fortune, or messy guests? The Two Sides of Japan’s Swallows
    Swallows, which migrate to various parts of Japan with the arrival of spring, are, along with the Uguisu (ウグイス - Japanese bush warbler), birds that make us feel the arrival of the warmer seasons. However, they build their nests, raise their chicks, and take flight once again when autumn arrives. Although they are close to us, perhaps many people feel they do not really understand their true nature? We would like to introduce you to the slightly mysterious swallow.
    Culture 瓦谷登貴子

    2026.07

    11

    The Kyoto Artisan Experience: Create Your Own Kumihimo Braids, Katazome Prints, and Kyo-Karakami Paper Using Authentic Tools
    When visiting Kyoto, trying your hand at understanding the techniques behind how crafts are born makes for a wonderful travel memory. We introduce three workshops where you can enjoy an authentic craft experience using the genuine tools and materials employed by artisans.
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.07

    05

    The Vessel and the Self: How Prada’s New ‘CHAWAN CABINET’ in Milan Reimagines Our Relationship with Everyday Objects
    On 16th April 2026, Prada unveiled 'CHAWAN CABINET' in collaboration with the artist Theaster Gates. At the heart of the project is the chawan—the traditional Japanese ceramic tea bowl, which plays a vital role in Japanese tea ceremony culture. Centred around specially created ceramic works, this exhibition traverses the realms of art and craft, appreciation and utility, to re-examine the relationship between vessels and people, prompting us to once again question the value found within our daily lives.
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.07

    04

    Purification Before Prayer: The Linguistic roots and Rituals of the Japanese Temizusha
    When I visited a shrine the other day, I asked a Shinto priest how to pronounce Temizusha (手水舎), and they replied, ‘Temizusha’. I was quite surprised, as I had firmly believed it was pronounced ‘Chozuya’. The priest went on to explain, "The pronunciation actually varies depending on the shrine." It varies from place to place!? How rather mysterious. Therefore, I decided to look into the Temizusha myself!
    Culture 瓦谷登貴子

    2026.06

    29

    Phantom Bottom-Pinchers and an All-Male Species? Unmasking the Mischievous Water Kappa Spirit
    Culture 馬場紀衣

    2026.06

    28

    [Kyoto] Fit for Royalty: Suetomi’s charming bite-sized wagashi served to Queen Elizabeth II
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.06

    27

    An Infinite World of Flavour Combinations! The Signature Bowls of “Shiruko” — An Array of Soups | Kyoto’s National Treasure-Grade Delicacies 【Volume 3】
    Restaurants that have been supported by people across generations always have a signature dish. Moreover, when a restaurant dedicates itself ‘solely to this one flavour’, that dish truly becomes a national treasure-grade delicacy! This project began with such admiration from our editorial team. In this third installment, we shine a spotlight on the dazzling variety of soups served at the traditional kappo restaurant, Shiruko. Join us as we guide you through these culinary masterpieces, each bowl brimming with the passion and proud craftsmanship of the master chef.
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.06

    26

    Kyoto, the Capital of Craft! [4 seasonal Kyoto treats that taste as beautiful as they look (Part 1)]
    Kyoto confectionery, or 'Kyo-gashi' (京菓子) are known for the beauty of their designs, inspired by seasonal motifs and events. This time, we will shift our perspective a little and feature sweets with intricate workmanship that make you feel, "This too is a kind of craft". First, we will introduce 4 Kyogashi available for a limited time only, allowing you to enjoy the season in a way that is unique to Kyoto!
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.06

    23

    Why ‘cute’ is quite enough: The Legendary, Rare Genius of Nagasawa Rosetsu
    Nagasawa Rosetsu (長沢芦雪) is an Edo period painter popular for his whimsically cute yurukawa style paintings of puppies. Yet, his cute drawingss are only a fraction of his true, radical genius. As the top disciple of Maruyama Okyo (円山応挙), who led a school of realistic expression, he possessed undeniable painting skills, and there are works he painted with strict precision. On the other hand, there are unprecedented anecdotes about him, such as being expelled from the school multiple times... Together with Kaneko Nobuhisa, an art historian who loves ‘cute Japanese art’, we take a deep dive into his profound mastery.
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.06

    21

    Bound by spirits and paranormal activity? Why sleep paralysis was feared by the people of Edo Japan
    Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis? I experienced it a few times in my youth, and the terror of it was immense!! I never wish to experience it again... The condition wherein one's consciousness is awake during sleep, yet the body cannot be moved, is commonly known as 'kanashibari' in japanese. In ancient times, it is said that people in the Edo period were also plagued by it. Is this a paranormal phenomenon, or are there other factors at play? Let us unravel that mystery!!
    Culture 瓦谷登貴子

    2026.06

    20

    When it comes to suppon cuisine in Kyoto, this is the place! Daiichi’s ‘marunabe’ | Kyoto’s ‘National Treasure-Grade Delicacies’
    Restaurants that have been supported by people across generations always have a signature dish. Moreover, when a restaurant dedicates itself "solely to this one dish", that dish truly becomes a Kyoto’s national treasure-grade delicacy! This project began with such admiration from our editorial team. Gracing the finale is the 'marunabe' hotpot (まる鍋) from Daiichi (大市), renowned as a distinguished restaurant for suppon cuisine. Come and enjoy a culinary experience in Kyoto that will warm your heart even more than its delicious taste!
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.06

    19

    Collector’s edition of Domon Ken’s Koji Junrei released by Shogakukan with a fresh new look
    Koji Junrei (古寺巡礼) is a work that Domon Ken (土門拳), one of Japan's leading photographers, spent half his life photographing, spanning the pre-war and post-war periods, even as he became reliant on a wheelchair. Maintaining the exact quality of the ultra-large format book SUMO Hon Domon Ken (SUMO本土門拳; a one-metre spread) published by us in 2021, we have re-edited it into a more accessible size and price. This masterpiece, which radiates an eternal light, has been reproduced using the latest printing technology. This single volume conveys the powerful and beautiful charm of Domon's photography. Moreover it is a bilingual book complete with a full English translation!
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.06

    02

    The Secret Behind the Perfect Refreshing Red Bean Jelly: Kano Shoujuan’s Mizuyokan Born from Nature’s Gifts
    The Mizuyokan (水羊羹 ; soft adzuki bean jelly) from Kanou Shoujuan (叶 匠壽庵) offers a refreshing smoothness, crafted with rich Koshian (こしあん ; smooth bean paste) and natural Itokanten (糸寒天 ; thread agar). It is said that the secret to its flavour lies in the ‘water’ drawn from the Satoyama (里山 ; managed woodland). Why did they establish their confectionery production base at Sunai no Sato (寿長生の郷)? We investigated why the water circulating through the Satoyama is so delicious.
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.05

    30

    Come and Unwind to the Nostalgia of Comforting Drinks, Old Records, Books, Jazz, and the Occasional Retro Showa Tunes. Bar Tsukuyomi in Jingu Marutamachi, Kyoto
    What better way to conclude a trip away, than heading to a bar with exquisite drinks. In Kyoto, we went in search of a place where even a woman travelling alone could relax comfortably, and arrived at a spot where a wonderful encounter with a bartender awaited. We would like to introduce you to Bar Tsukuyomi (Bar 月読).
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.05

    29

    Luxurious Dashi Oden, Exquisite Winter Catch, Paired with Perfect Drink: An Evening at Miyuki [‘Kanazawa Oden: Old and New Famous Shops Part 1’]
    In fact, Kanazawa boasts the highest number of oden restaurants per capita in all of Japan. There are numerous specialist eateries open year-round, with some having been in business for over half a century. Blessed with the bounties of both the sea and the mountains, and offering an abundance of local sake, "enjoying a drink over oden" is simply a part of everyday life in Kanazawa. While the oden boom has only accelerated since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the true depth of the city's oden culture is not something you can fully grasp after just one visit. Therefore, we have carefully selected four highly sought-after oden shops in Kanazawa that you simply must try, where locals and visitors mingle in perfect harmony. Weekdays are certainly easier for securing a table compared to the weekend, but visiting later in the evening (for your second stop or beyond) is actually a surprisingly well-kept secret!
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.05

    24

    Draped in Sound. The Beauty of Sound Sensed and Crafted by our ears. Ito Hitomi “Dressing in ‘Wa’, Adorning the day to day” 14
    Ito Hitomi (伊藤仁美) works as a kimono specialist. Born and raised at Ryosokuin (両足院), a Zen temple in Kyoto, she is currently active in a wide range of fields, including giving lectures and appearing at events. Her work focuses on unravelling the value of Japanese aesthetics through the kimono and passing it on to future generations. In this series, she discusses her journey so far and the charm of the kimonos she wears daily.
    Culture Ito Hitomi

    2026.05

    23

    Utterly Cute and Playful ♡ Gift Wrap from Kyoto’s Renowned Shops
    Perhaps the wrapping paper is the true 'face' of a shop—a reflection of the Japanese practice where even a simple purchase is wrapped with meticulous care, treating the item with the dignity of a gift. While the paper itself carries no price tag, it is often designed by renowned artists or crafted by the shopkeepers themselves. In these sheets, which leave a sweet aftertaste long after the food is finished, I feel the shop’s unique worldview—a quiet, hidden passion that I would call their remarkable power of presentation. Through centuries of commerce, Kyoto is perhaps the region that understands better than any other the human psychology of judging the contents to be of ‘high quality’ simply because the wrapping is stylish. This could also be seen as an expression of absolute confidence in their own products. Please, come and enjoy this enchanting world of wrapping paper!
    Culture 和樂web編集部

    2026.05

    22

    An Outstandingly Compatible ‘Deaimon’! The Simmered Dish of Imobou Hiranoya Honten
    Culture 和樂web編集部

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