Home & Interiors

Japanese interiors, storage, and the small decisions that make a small home feel calm.

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  Is a Kotatsu Worth It Outside Japan? What to Know Before You Buy

  What living with a kotatsu is actually like, from someone who uses one every winter — the good part, the parts the photos leave out, and what to check before buying one in the US.

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  What Is Japandi? A Beginner's Guide to a Warm, Minimal Home

  Japandi is where Japanese and Scandinavian design meet. What actually defines it, the five pieces that change a room most, and the mistakes beginners make.

Other topics

• Tea & Coffee

  Matcha, sencha, hojicha and the everyday Japanese drink habits worth borrowing.

• Food & Kitchen

  Japanese kitchen tools, pantry staples, and how they are actually used at home.

• Bath & Beauty

  Bathing culture, skincare, and the daily rituals behind them.