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What Are The Japanese Tea Cups Usually Called? What Are The Differences? The main distinction between traditional Japanese teacups and Western tea cups is that Read more
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The Japanese tea ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. "the way of tea" or 茶の湯, chanoyu) is a centuries-old Japanese tradition. It's a traditional tearoom with a tatami floor where you can prepare and drink green tea in a ceremonial manner. One of the main aims of the te...
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What Is The Philosophy Behind Kintsugi? The Japanese art of filling cracks in porcelain with liquid gold resin is a reminder to us all that flaws can be the key attributes. “The world breaks everyone, then some become strong at the broken places.” Read more
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We throw away a mug, teapot, or priceless vase bitterly and regretfully as it falls and splits into a thousand pieces. However, there is an alternative: a Japanese technique that emphasizes and reinforces the splits, thus increasing the worth of the broken piece. It's named...
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