The Shakuhachi is a common Japanese music instrument. All Shakuhachi are made from authentic yellow green bamboo stalks. The traditional authentic Shakuhachi is made from a bamboo species known as the madake. The Shakuhachi has a delicate manufacturing process that
Noren Curtain – Japanese door curtain
What better way to make your home more personalised that style it to your own preference? I find that personified homes are more cosy and warm and will make you happy and stress free. Most people value their privacy and
Japanese platform beds – comfort and style
A Japanese platform bed is basically a simple wooden box bed frame. It comes in a variety of styles to suit different bedroom designs. The platform beds generally create a bed without a foundation that you can rest and sleep
Butsudan – the holy grail
The Butsudan is a common household Japanese altar. Offerings are made of the Butsudan to ask from protection from the ancestor’s spirits. In essence, it looks like a wooden cabinet carved by a master carpenter from high quality material. Departed
HANGIRI – the sushi expert
Hangiri is a beautiful and traditional rice mixing tab that was originally wooden and is used to make sushi rice. It works by absorbing rice water to allow the rice to reach a perfect consistency. The authentic hangiri is crafted
Paper floor lamp
One way of making your home unique and classy is adding a paper floor lamp to some rooms such as the living room and the study area. Though floor lamps are diverse, the soft element, paper matches well with lighting
Zafu – Japanese meditation cushion
What is Zafu? Your comfort level and body posture are what determine your meditation experience. You can achieve both factors with the help of the zafu meditation cushion. A zafu is also a Japanese sitting cushion which is a combination
Zabuton – Japanese cushion for sitting
Do you love meditating? If your answer is yes, then you know the importance of being comfortable during the process. Many people talk about different aspects of meditation but forget the most important one; finding a proper meditation seat. You
Zaisu – Japanese floor chair
Do you pay attention to the arrangement of your dining room? Among the well-known Chinese gastronomes (people who study the relationship between cultures and food and the science behind good cooking) was Yuan Mei, who lived in the 18th Century. He
Tatami beds – Traditional Japanese beds
Traditional Japanese beds, or tatami bed mats, are woven from rice straw or dried rushes. The Japanese use woven mats for sitting and sleeping in a tatami room. They are gentle with a firm Underwood and give out a lovely