Author archive for MELETY

  • Dec122024

    What Are the Differences Between the Tea Ceremony and Flower Arrangement? A Guide to Enjoying Japanese Traditional Culture

    You may already be familiar with the terms “tea ceremony” and “flower arrangement.” Both represent traditional Japanese cultural arts that…

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  • Dec122024

    What is an Ikebana School? Find Your Perfect Style!

    Interested in Ikebana but feeling overwhelmed by the many different schools? You’re not alone! Ikebana, with its rich history as…

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  • Oct252024

    Things to Know Before Your First Tea Gathering! Attire, Essentials, and Etiquette

    When you hear “tea gathering,” you might imagine something formal and feel it’s intimidating. However, there are actually many different…

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  • May072024

    The History of Ikebana: An Overview from Ancient Times to the Present Day

    When you start learning ikebana, you may notice that each class has its own style. The three major schools of…

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  • Oct162023

    Recommended Spot in Kyoto! Introducing Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

    In Kyoto, there are various famous tourist attractions, but have you heard of a place called “Kitano Tenmangu” among them?…

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  • Sep252023

    Kinkaku-ji | Introducing the Charms of a Famous Tourist Attraction!

    Among the many tourist spots in Kyoto, we introduce the highly recognized and popular Kinkaku-ji! We’ll provide information about its…

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  • Sep182023

    What is “Kaishi” ? Explain it in an easy-to-understand manner, including how to use it

    Among the various tools used in the tea ceremony, we will introduce “Kaishi” this time.   What is Kaishi? “Kaishi”…

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  • Sep082023

    HOSOO | Gallery of the long-established Kyoto brand

    HOSOO, based in Kyoto’s Shijo district, is a venerable weaving company specializing in pre-dyed patterned fabrics. They have created the…

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  • Sep032023

    Do you all know Japan’s Three biggest Grand Tea ceremony’s event?

    Do you all know about the “Three biggest Grand Tea ceremony” held within Japan? Just as Japan has the Three…

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  • Aug122023

    A shop perfect for going out in a kimono! Lucite Gallery / Lucite Cafe

    This time, I will introduce a perfect place for going out in a kimono. The location is Tokyo’s Yanagibashi. Just…

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