Seasonal Skin Care Dos and Don'ts
It is the quality and chemistry of the active ingredients of products that help produce a glowing, healthy skin, not the quantity of products you use. Practicing a healthy...
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Ofuro: Well-Being of Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Japanese Bathing Rituals
In Japanese culture, taking a bath is more than just a daily activity to maintain proper hygiene. Bathing in Japan is akin to a meditative ritual —a time...
Sabi, Wabi, Shibui, and Yugen, the Four Concepts of Japanese Beauty
Wabi, Sabi, Yugen, and Shibui: Four Concepts that Define Japanese Beauty
Tokyo to Tacoma: Sushi's on a Roll
Whether you like it with raw fish, cooked fish, or no fish at all, there’s simply no wrong way to eat sushi. No longer considered foreign, “strange,” or dangerous, Permeating American...
From Tradition to Trendsetter: Redefining the Kimono in Modern Times
Traditionally associated with Japanese tradition, renewed interest in the kimono has given the garment a new lease on life with museums and design houses shining a modern spotlight on the...
Japanese Beauty Rituals for Flawless, Translucent, Younger-Looking Skin
While every woman is beautiful and unique in their own way, Japanese women are known for having the youngest-looking skin—even as they age. Using natural ingredients for centuries to achieve...
Zabuton Japanese Floor Cushions: Adding a Touch of Zen, Minimalistic Style, and Functionality to Any Room
Whether you’re looking for a unique way to add elevated, minimalistic style to your home, seeking an authentic Japanese meditation or yoga tool, or searching for the perfect gift, JCOS...
Furoshiki, the Japanese Art of Gentle, Beautiful, and Sustainable Gift Wrapping
Give the gift of sustainability this holiday season by creating beautiful Furoshiki-inspired wrapping paper. It’s a gift you’ll love to give, an experience you’ll enjoy, and an everlasting feel-good gift...
Ruling the Runway: Brave, Formula-Free, Unabashed Japanese Style Powerfully Influencing Global Fashion (Fall & Winter 2022/2023)
Japan is undoubtedly a trend-setting hotspot when it comes to forward-thinking, out-of-the-box, and unapologetic fashion. Ever since talented Japanese designers like Issey Miyake, Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto amazed the...
Kintsugi: Japanese Art of Embracing the Perfectly Imperfect
In a world that places youth, perfection, and flawlessness on a pedestal, embracing the old and broken is an unfamiliar concept. But the Japanese practice of kintsugi, meaning “golden joinery,”...
Pouring Over Japanese Coffee Culture: Origins, Customs, and Trends.
Synonymous with “waking up,” coffee is one of America’s all-time favorite morning brews, enjoyed by millions every day. In an industry that continues to boom, coffee lovers are continuing to...