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This ancient Japanese philosophy will be your new guide to modern life

With the rise of online influencers and concepts such as “aesthetic” and personal branding, keeping…

Embrace negative space with the Japanese concept of “Ma”

If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have noticed that we’re quite…

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Bet you didn’t know this about sake

I’ve been writing about things I love recently so I decided to talk about another…

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Marugame Udon teaches us three things about udon

The first time I seriously thought about udon, it was during a class I had…

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Yushoken and Mendokoro owner opens Japanese concept in a Mazda dealership

Nestled beside the Mazda showroom along Chino Roces Avenue extension, Kazunori is an unassuming Japanese…

Japanese architect creates homes out of cardboard and soda crates

Remember when you turned a cardboard box into shelter for your tiny pet? Well, it…

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You don’t have to splurge to have wagyu for lunch

Sitting on the far end of Jupiter’s long strip of restaurants, this small yakiniku shop…

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The most important element of Japanese cooking isn’t actually cooking

There are no screaming signs to announce your arrival at Kyo-to. Its polished, almost zen…

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Japanese techniques and Peruvian flavors converge at Nikkei

Something’s creating a buzz on Rada Street, and if you blink, you’ll miss it. The…

Pizza and pasta turn Japanese at Koku

Stepping out of the typical Japanese restaurant mold of moody ambiance and uptight chefs, Koku…