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Hana Yori Dango: What Hanami Reveals About Japanese Culture

Behind the cherry blossoms, the proverb hana yori dango reveals a very Japanese way of valuing presence, seasonality, and shared pleasure. A cultural perspective that also informs the world of Maison Genkai.

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Monozukuri: The Japanese Art of Making Things with Integrity

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What Is Monozukuri? Monozukuri (ものづくり) literally translates as "the making of things" – but this translation barely scratches the surface.

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Japanese Culture

The Art of Japanese Tea: Wabi-Sabi and the Tea Ceremony

Talking about Japanese tea without talking about wabi-sabi usually means missing the layer that gives the ritual its depth. Tea is not just a drink.

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Japanese Culture

Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of the Present Moment

What Is Ichigo Ichie? In Japanese, ichigo ichie (一期一会) translates literally to "one time, one meeting.

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Omotenashi: Japanese Hospitality and Tea Culture

What Is Omotenashi? The word omotenashi is often translated as "Japanese hospitality," but that translation falls a bit short.

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Japanese Culture

Seasonality in Japan: How the Seasons Influence Tea

The Concept of Shun: Everything in Its Time In Japanese, shun (旬) refers to the moment when a food is at its peak.

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