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As we approach the end of 2023, it's time to prepare Christmas gifts for family, friends and yourself. Here we supply some Christmas gifts ideas from Japan. The furoshiki you can use them for wine or gift wrapping. We also recommend some warm bracelets fit for winter and home decor to embrace new year 2024.    【70cm Polyester Furoshiki - Kotoima 5 Patterns】 $35.00 USD    【70cm Polyester Furoshiki - Kotoima 5 Patterns】 $29.00 USD      【Cotton Tenugui Hand Towel - Japanese style】 $18.00 USD   【75cm Silk Furoshiki - Yuzen dyeing Noshi】  $275.00 USD     【6mm 108...

Are you looking for a new kind of experience to get in touch with Japanese culture? Why not try to make your kumihimo and bring it back home as a special souvenir from your trip to Japan? You will get to know more about the traditional Japanese art of braiding silk threads and you'll have the chance to see the skilled artisans at work. What is kumihimo? Kumihimo is the Japanese word for "gathered threads" and it is an antique form of craft where silk threads are weaved together using traditional wooden looms. Imported from China and the Korean peninsula during the Nara period...