• The Festival of Long Life: What Choyo no Sekku Can Teach Us About Slowing Down

    Every September 9th, Japan quietly marks Choyo no Sekku — the Chrysanthemum Festival, and the last of its five sacred seasonal celebrations. It’s a story about longevity, patience, and a flower shaped by hand into wagashi. Here’s what it can teach us about slowing down — and where to experience it yourself, right here in…

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  • How to Find Your Own Kimono Style

    Kimono has many rules, traditions, and beautiful details. At first, it can feel difficult to know where to begin. Which kimono should I choose?Which obi matches?Is this too formal?Is this color right for me?Does this pattern suit me? But finding your own kimono style is not about copying someone else perfectly. It is about learning…

  • Creating a Seasonal World Around Matcha

    Recently, I was invited to experience table coordination more closely, and it gently shifted the way I think about enjoying matcha. Until now, I had mainly focused on the tea itself: its quality, taste, aroma, color, and preparation. Those elements still matter deeply to me, but through this invitation, I began to notice how much…

  • The Secret to Kimono That Stays Beautiful All Day

    Beautiful kimono dressing does not start with the kimono itself. It starts with the foundation. When the base is right, the eri stays clean, the hem remains stable, and the obi sits comfortably all day.

  • A Yukata Dressing on Japan-Tag

    On May 23rd, during Japan-Tag, I had a small but lovely yukata dressing appointment. A German woman came to me because she wanted to wear yukata for Japan-Tag in Düsseldorf. She had brought her own yukata and accessories, and my role was to help her wear everything comfortably and beautifully before she went out to…

  • A Small Update on Kimono Rental and Booking

    I am currently renewing my kimono rental and dressing service page. As part of this update, the online kimono catalog is temporarily unavailable while I reorganize and improve the website. This gives me an opportunity to review not only how the catalog is presented, but also how bookings and services are handled overall. Recently, I…

  • Five Days of Tea Practice in Saint-Hubert

    Reflections from an Intensive Tea Ceremony Seminar in Belgium Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an intensive tea ceremony seminar organized by Tankokai Belgium. The seminar took place in Saint-Hubert, a remote and quiet place in Belgium, surrounded by nature and far away from everyday routines. Held between the end of May and the…