Local Japan 🍵 Grandpa in Hagi: A Cup That Learns With You
グランパ、萩へ ―― 時とともに育つ器🧓 Grandpa says...“You don't break in a Hagi cup.It breaks you in — slowly, softly, kindly.”「萩の器はのう、使う...
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World Cultures and English An Afternoon Ride with the Kids on World Bicycle Day
June 3rd is World Bicycle Day.I didn’t realize that until later in the evening. But earlier that day, our family of four...
Local Japan 🍵 Grandpa Visits Kutani
A Painting You Can Eat OffThey say a plate is just for serving food.But here in Kutani, it's for telling stories."―― Gra...
Local Japan 🍵 Grandpa in Mino: Everyday Beauty in Every Bite
グランパ、美濃へ ―― 毎日の食卓に、ちょっとした美を🧓 Grandpa says...“It doesn’t need to be flashy.If it holds your food, and holds your heart — ...
World Cultures and English 🏺 Grandpa Visits Bizen: Where Clay Remembers Fire
グランパ、備前へ：土が火を覚えている場所🧓 Grandpa says...“In Bizen, they don’t decorate the surface.That’s because what’s inside speaks loud...
World Cultures and English 🦝 Grandpa in Shigaraki: A Town Where Tanuki Smile at You
グランパ、信楽へ：狸がほほえむ焼き物の町🧓 Grandpa says...“You think it’s just a pot?Nah. Around here, even the raccoons have stories to tell...
World Cultures and English 🏺 Grandpa Visits Arita: The Journey of Porcelain from Japan to the World
🧓 Grandpa says...“Porcelain might be just clay and fire to some people.But in Arita, it’s pride and memory, shaped into ...
nature Cherry blossoms and sakura mochi
Japan is now enraptured by the cherry blossoms.Hearts are tinged with pink,and towns, mountains, and riverside pathsare...