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Kintsugi

Kintsugi アーカイブ - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

金継ぎとは何かをわかりやすく解説。壊れた器を修復する日本の伝統技法と、その背景にある美意識や哲学、なぜ海外で注目されているのかまで紹介します。

What is Kintsugi? The Japanese Art of Embracing Brokenness - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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What is Kintsugi? The Japanese Art of Embracing Brokenness

本やアートに囲まれた落ち着いた空間で仕事/勉強/読書/交流など。 カフェのようにワンオーダー(550円~)で利用可能なコレクティブスペースです。 地元の方/観光客も交流できるハブのような場所

アム(amu) ║ コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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There are various types of Kintsugi techniques. Learn the differences between traditional lacquer methods, simplified Kintsugi, and modern approaches, and how to choose the right one.

Different Types of Kintsugi｜Traditional, Simplified, and Modern Approaches Explained - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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Different Types of Kintsugi｜Traditional, Simplified, and Modern Approaches Explained

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ikebana

ikebana アーカイブ - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

What is Ikebana? Learn the history, styles, philosophy, and why this Japanese flower art is popular worldwide.

What is Ikebana? The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement and Aesthetic Philosophy - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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What is Ikebana? The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement and Aesthetic Philosophy

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sado

sado アーカイブ - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

What is the Japanese tea ceremony? Discover its meaning, philosophy, and why it captivates people around the world.

What is the Japanese Tea Ceremony? A Cultural Experience of Beauty and Mindfulness - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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What is the Japanese Tea Ceremony? A Cultural Experience of Beauty and Mindfulness

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taiko

taiko アーカイブ - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

What is Taiko? Discover the powerful Japanese drumming tradition, its history, cultural meaning, and why it fascinates people around the world.

What is Taiko? Why This Traditional Japanese Drum Captivates the World - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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What is Taiko? Why This Traditional Japanese Drum Captivates the World

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koyomi

Japan&#8217;s traditional calendar and seasonal customs &#8211; solar terms, annual events, and the rhythms of the year &#8211; explained gently for beginners.

koyomi アーカイブ - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

Labor Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Japan is Monday, November 23rd, creating a three-day weekend from November 21st. What the law says the day is for, its older face as Niinamesai — the ritual offering of the year's new rice — why the date is November 23rd, how it was renamed in 1948, Aenokoto in Noto, and a quiet way to spend the day.

When Is Labor Thanksgiving Day 2026? | Monday, November 23 — Japan's Holiday and Its Harvest Roots in Niinamesai - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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When Is Labor Thanksgiving Day 2026? | Monday, November 23 — Japan&#8217;s Holiday and Its Harvest Roots in Niinamesai

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Osechi, Japan's New Year food, is eaten from New Year's Day through January 3rd (Friday, January 1st to Sunday, January 3rd in 2027). Where the word comes from, why it's first offered to the New Year deity Toshigami, why it's packed in stacked boxes, the 'three celebratory dishes' and how Tokyo and Osaka differ, the wishes behind black beans, herring roe and more — and a quiet way to try it.

When Is Osechi Eaten? | January 1–3, 2027 — A Beginner's Guide to Japanese New Year Food - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

When Is Osechi Eaten? | January 1–3, 2027 — A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Japanese New Year Food

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In 2026, Hari-Kuyo, the memorial service for needles, falls on Tuesday, December 8th at temples such as Hōrin-ji in Kyoto; Sensō-ji in Tokyo holds it on February 8th. Why old needles are laid to rest in soft tofu or konnyaku, the 'eighth days' when people put work aside, the deity Awashima and theories of how the custom spread, and a quiet way to take part even if you never sew.

When Is Hari-Kuyo 2026? | Tuesday, December 8th — Japan's Memorial Day for Broken Needles - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

When Is Hari-Kuyo 2026? | Tuesday, December 8th — Japan&#8217;s Memorial Day for Broken Needles

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In 2026, autumn-leaf viewing (momijigari) in Japan is best around late November in Tokyo and late November to early December in Kyoto. JMA averages put red maples at November 28th in Tokyo and December 5th in Kyoto, and this year is expected to run a little late. What the dates mean, why looking at leaves is called "hunting," and the Noh play Momijigari.

When is Momijigari 2026? | Japan's Autumn Leaves Peak Around Late November in Tokyo, Late November to Early December in Kyoto - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

When is Momijigari 2026? | Japan&#8217;s Autumn Leaves Peak Around Late November in Tokyo, Late November to Early December in Kyoto

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For the 2027 New Year, Japan Post accepts nengajo from Sunday, December 20th, 2026 — post by Sunday, December 27th for New Year's Day delivery. Both dates are later than in previous years. Where Japanese New Year cards come from, simple tips for writing your first one, and what to do about mourning.

When Do You Send Nengajo (Japanese New Year Cards) in 2026? | From Sunday, December 20th — Post by the 27th for New Year's Day - アム(amu) ║ ブックカフェ&amp;コレクティブスペース(ミニ図書館＋コワーキングスペース＋ギャラリー)

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