Precious Moments

From Farm to Cup: How Japanese Green Tea Is Harvested and Processed

From Farm to Cup: How Japanese Green Tea Is Har...

Before dawn breaks over Uji’s rolling hills, wisps of mist swirl among emerald tea bushes. Here, generations of farmers embark on a ritual as old as Japanese tea traditions itself....

From Farm to Cup: How Japanese Green Tea Is Har...

Before dawn breaks over Uji’s rolling hills, wisps of mist swirl among emerald tea bushes. Here, generations of farmers embark on a ritual as old as Japanese tea traditions itself....

Understanding Furoshiki: Japanese Art of Fabric Wrapping

Understanding Furoshiki: Japanese Art of Fabric...

Furoshiki (風呂敷) is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth with a rich cultural heritage dating back to the Nara period (710-794). Originally used to protect valuable items and transport clothes at...

Understanding Furoshiki: Japanese Art of Fabric...

Furoshiki (風呂敷) is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth with a rich cultural heritage dating back to the Nara period (710-794). Originally used to protect valuable items and transport clothes at...

Sencha Cup of Tea

How to Brew Sencha Like a Japanese Tea Sommelier

One afternoon, I watched my cherished loose-leaf sencha turn harsh and bitter under a torrent of boiling water. That first attempt at how to brew sencha felt like a culinary...

How to Brew Sencha Like a Japanese Tea Sommelier

One afternoon, I watched my cherished loose-leaf sencha turn harsh and bitter under a torrent of boiling water. That first attempt at how to brew sencha felt like a culinary...

A Culinary Journey Through Japan: Tokyo to Hiroshima

A Culinary Journey Through Japan: Tokyo to Hiro...

A personal account of traditional flavors, modern luxury, and unexpected discoveries by Linda Singh Day 1: Tokyo's Sweet Beginnings My journey began in Tokyo's prestigious Ginza district at the historic...

A Culinary Journey Through Japan: Tokyo to Hiro...

A personal account of traditional flavors, modern luxury, and unexpected discoveries by Linda Singh Day 1: Tokyo's Sweet Beginnings My journey began in Tokyo's prestigious Ginza district at the historic...

Behind the Scenes: How We Make Our Gold Leaf Sweets

Behind the Scenes: How We Make Our Gold Leaf Sw...

Gold stands as a symbol of beauty, celebration, and luxury. When it becomes part of a dessert, it transforms into more than just decoration—it turns into a magical experience. Our...

Behind the Scenes: How We Make Our Gold Leaf Sw...

Gold stands as a symbol of beauty, celebration, and luxury. When it becomes part of a dessert, it transforms into more than just decoration—it turns into a magical experience. Our...

Gift Wrapping with Furoshiki

Gift Wrapping with Furoshiki: Eco-Friendly Eleg...

Introduction Have you ever opened a gift that was so beautifully wrapped, it looked like a piece of art? This is what the magic of furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of...

Gift Wrapping with Furoshiki: Eco-Friendly Eleg...

Introduction Have you ever opened a gift that was so beautifully wrapped, it looked like a piece of art? This is what the magic of furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of...