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Japanese Whetstones: Grit Chart, Brands and How to Use Them
Japanese whetstone grit chart in microns, which grit for Japanese knives, King, Shapton, Naniwa and Suehiro, soak times, flattening and…
Ikebana: Styles, Schools, Kenzan, Vases and Supplies Guide
Ikebana meaning and history, rikka/shoka/moribana styles, Ikenobo vs Sogetsu vs Ohara, kenzan (flower frog) sizes, vases and scissors.
Japanese Nail Clippers, Razors and Tweezers: Brands Guide
Japanese nail clippers (Suwada, Green Bell, Kai, Feather), Feather razors, kamisori straight razors and tweezers: models, prices and buying tips.
Origami Paper and Washi: Sizes, Chiyogami and Washi Tape
Origami paper sizes in cm and inches, types of Japanese origami paper, what washi is made of, chiyogami vs yuzen,…
Japanese Fans and Wind Chimes: Sensu, Uchiwa and Furin
Japanese fans and wind chimes: sensu vs uchiwa, folding fan sizes and types, war fans, Kyoto and Marugame crafts, furin…
Riichi Mahjong: Rules, Yaku List, Scoring and Japanese Sets
Riichi mahjong explained: all 136 tiles, how to play, yaku list and yakuman, han and fu scoring, Japanese tile sets,…
Japanese Sandals: Geta, Zori and Setta Types, Sizes and Wear
Japanese sandals explained: geta vs zori vs setta, types of geta, men's, women's and kids' size charts, how to wear…
Hanafuda Cards: Japanese Flower Cards, Koi-Koi Rules and Yaku
Hanafuda explained: all 48 Japanese flower cards by month, point values, koi-koi rules and yaku chart, Nintendo decks, karuta, sizes…
How to Buy Japanese Pokémon Cards from Japan: A US Buyer’s Guide
Buy Japanese Pokémon cards from the US through an international retailer, a US importer, proxy buying or permitted forwarding. Learn…
Kokeshi Dolls: Japanese Wooden Doll Types, Meaning and Prices
Kokeshi dolls explained: what Japanese wooden dolls mean, the 11–12 traditional lineages, creative Usaburo kokeshi, sizes, prices, vintage value and…