Kimonos and cherry blossoms: Tokiya Japan brings authentic Japanese culture to the DMV
Tomomi Miyajima, founder of Tokiya Japan, showed Good Morning Washington's Megan Clarke how to wear a traditional kimono.
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A look at the culture and tradition behind brewing sake in Japan
Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...
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Home décor as a reflection of cultural identity: Telling stories through space
In contrast, someone with Japanese ancestry might prefer simplicity, incorporating shoji screens, tatami mats, and natural wood elements to reflect the Zen philosophy of their culture. These ...
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Traditional sake-brewing listed as UNESCO cultural heritage
UNESCO on Dec. 4 registered the “traditional knowledge and skills of sake making with ‘koji’ mold in Japan” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The decision to accept Japan’s proposal ...