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What is Makisu? The rolling utensil that spread with sushi

Makisu (makisudare: 巻き簾) is a cooking utensil that originated in Japan. Its most typical use is to make rolled sushi. Ju...
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Surprising similarities of Sensu and Makisu: Traditional Japanese tools

Sensu (扇子) and makisu (makisudare: 巻き簾) look completely different at first glance, but they have surprising similarities...
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Roots of Sensu: Twists added at the Kyoto Imperial Court

Sensu is thought to have been invented in Japan. Let's take a closer look at how sensu was born and developed.The birth ...
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The relationship between Sensu and Occidental Art: Interaction of Japan and Europe

Sensu, which originated in Japan, shocked the Western art world. Western art influenced the sensu as well. Let's take a ...
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The spread and development of Sensu: From Japan to the world

Sensu, which originated in Japan, have evolved in their own way over time. They have spread around the world and blended...
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How to make Sensu: What’s the difference between Kyoto and Tokyo?

Sensu are now mass-produced using machines. However, high-quality sensu are made by hand, one by one even nowadays.The c...
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What is Futon? Magical and freely foldable bedding

Traditional Japanese bedding, the futon is a very familiar part of Japanese life. Futons are flexible and comfortable, a...
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Primate beddings: Trial and error over a long time

Let's consider the origin of human bedding. Humans are classified as primates, but where do other biologically similar s...
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Roots of bed: Existing before humans

Beds have developed in multiple regions of the world, including the Mediterranean world, Africa, India and China. Wester...
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What is Mushiro? Rug passed down from time immemorial

In a narrow sense, mushiro is a rug made of woven rice straw. Straw mushiro is mostly used in agricultural fields becaus...
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Zabuton and Tatami mats: The close relationship

It's a common sight to see zabutons laid on tatami mats in Japanese houses. Zabuton and tatami are closely related.The u...
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What is Tatami? Craftsmanship that breathes to this day

Tatami mat making is included in Japan's "Traditional Architectural Craftsmanship: Traditional Techniques for Passing Do...
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