Udon for a Good Night’s Sleep by Goku no Kimochi Many of you know that udon is a traditional Japanese flour noodle that tends to be thick and white. But what do those noodles have to do with a good night’s sleep? Well Goku no Kimochi’s Suiminyo Udon is actually a comforter made to look like udon noodles, and the company says the noodle-like...
JAPANESE LACQUERWARE has long fascinated the West. When Christian missionaries first came across urushi lacquerware in Japan during the 16th century, they were so impressed with it, they brought pieces back to Europe and called the unique products “Japan.” Centuries later, more than 70 pieces were discovered in churches and monasteries in Spain. In the 18th century, urushi products were in vogue among European...
Japanese people have always loved the unique and ever- changing colors of moss. It brings a feeling of tranquility and austerity to Japanese gardens. Some gardens in Japan, known as koke niwa, are breathtaking for the way moss covers the ground, rocks, and trees. Kuma chose Oriental Carpet as his partner to create the Koke rug. The company is home to traditional Japanese textile...
