Serina, Inuyama: A Tatami Room, a Lacquered Lunch Box, and Jazz After Dark

Edgin Ticzon Writer Facebook X LinkedIn Table of Contents An invitation before the doors open There is a particular kind of quiet that belongs to a room that has just been finished but has not yet been used. The tatami is still sharp at the edges. The scent of new igusa rush is unmistakable. Nothing […]

Kyoto Mochi Pounding Experience in a Traditional House

Akari Terada Writer Facebook X LinkedIn Table of Contents The mochi pounding experience in Kyoto is one of the most authentic cultural activities you can find beyond the city’s famous temples and landmarks. During a recent inspection trip, the Honey J team discovered this truly immersive day, which combines a historic home, a local shrine, […]