July 29, 2014 ◆ Shuntaro Kondo Teaism is not just part of Japanese culture, but also an advocate for good health. Last time, I established… Read More
Why drink matcha?
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About Otogizoshi: The Tales of “Issun Boshi” and “Shuten-doji”
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July 27, 2014 ◆ Charles Dunbar In Bokusai, Shoko Kazama’s new exhibition, she blends the contrasting colors of black and white Japanese calligraphy with several… Read More
It’s not kid stuff
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July 10, 2014 ◆ Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D. “To sensei – Celebrating 30 years of excellence in the martial arts.” I looked at the trophy, in the… Read More
Two sports-genre anime that came out of left field
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July 6, 2014 ◆ Charles Dunbar As an American fan of anime and manga, I will admit for years that the sports genre eluded me…. Read More
It’s just a stick
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June 25, 2014 ◆ Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D. The tsue (the “jo” in jodo – stick fighting) is a stick made of hardened white oak. Unlike other… Read More
Advice for beginners – swordsmanship class
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June 22, 2014 ◆ Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D So, one day, while trolling the web for something new and interesting to do, you come upon our… Read More
