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Film Teaches Us How to Behave: Tanpopo + A Zen Monk’s Wild Poetry

Film Teaches Us How to Behave: Tanpopo + A Zen ...

A late first “Japanese Mind & Taste” note for 2026: about etiquette, hierarchy, and how a ramen western could teach you to survive a French menu.

Film Teaches Us How to Behave: Tanpopo + A Zen ...

A late first “Japanese Mind & Taste” note for 2026: about etiquette, hierarchy, and how a ramen western could teach you to survive a French menu.

How We (Almost) Lost Our Matcha –  Doing Business in Japan

How We (Almost) Lost Our Matcha – Doing Busine...

This spring, we faced a surprising challenge: the global matcha boom had made high-quality matcha almost impossible to source—even for us.

How We (Almost) Lost Our Matcha – Doing Busine...

This spring, we faced a surprising challenge: the global matcha boom had made high-quality matcha almost impossible to source—even for us.

Rise&Zen - Life as a River, Gates of Inspiration, and More

Rise&Zen - Life as a River, Gates of Inspiratio...

Discover the Flow of Life and InspirationThis week’s Rise&Zen digest explores the beauty of life’s river-like flow through music, the spark of new ideas through Japanese words, and the contemplative...

Rise&Zen - Life as a River, Gates of Inspiratio...

Discover the Flow of Life and InspirationThis week’s Rise&Zen digest explores the beauty of life’s river-like flow through music, the spark of new ideas through Japanese words, and the contemplative...

Japanese Etiquette: Why the Behavior of Japanese People Might Seem Strange to Estonians?

Japanese Etiquette: Why the Behavior of Japanes...

Discover the hidden rules of Japanese etiquette and why Japanese behavior may seem unusual to Estonians. Learn how to navigate social and business situations in Japan, avoid common mistakes, and...

Japanese Etiquette: Why the Behavior of Japanes...

Discover the hidden rules of Japanese etiquette and why Japanese behavior may seem unusual to Estonians. Learn how to navigate social and business situations in Japan, avoid common mistakes, and...