Social media has turned traditional Japanese matcha into a commercial trend, though its roots lie in Zen Buddhism. A scholar of premodern Japanese literature unpacks that history.

When Megumi Fushiguro tells Yuji about the impending tournament, he refers to Kenjaku as Noritoshi Kamo, who is historically known for his evil deeds as a jujutsu sorcerer. The reference to Kamo might ...

Shibui is not about minimalism, luxury, or restraint for the sake of rules—it is a way of understanding why some things feel ...

Learn the easy steps of sharpening knives with whetstones in this beginner’s guide. Discover how to keep your blades sharp ...