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Gods, Deities, and Saints

Sometimes understanding Japan begins not with a new idea, but with a better word.

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The Noh Mask’s Other Face

Looking into the hidden interior of a Noh mask, I had the unsettling impression that I was seeing its truest face.

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Made with fresh new ginger, gari is a crisp, peppery, naturally pink pickle that brings the colors of spring to the table.

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In Tokyo, cherry blossom season is about being fully present to each day as it comes.

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Finishing a lacquer bowl in Yamanaka revealed how beauty emerges through making.