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A Healing Lesson from the Cherry Blossoms

March 19, 2019

As you are reading this journal post, I will be en route to Japan. One of the highlights of this trip is that I will arrive right in the middle of the beautiful sakura season. Cherry blossoms are a...

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Creating Ryokan-Style Comfort In Your Home

November 06, 2018

One of my greatest hopes with Amayori is that it will pique your interest and inspire travel to Japan. Should you ever make the journey, I highly suggest spending at least part of your trip at a ry...

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An Easy Weekend Morning Ritual

August 13, 2018

Little moments of tranquility can have such a rejuvenating impact on our lives. There are so many ways to make everyday moments more beautiful and mindful. All that’s required is a bit of effort, ...

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Taking Care: Nurture the Body, Nurture the Soul

July 31, 2018

Think about a busy morning. There are certain things that we do without fail before beginning our day. Some of these things include brushing our teeth, taking a shower, applying face care products,...

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The Legend of Empress Kōmyō

July 02, 2018

From Japanese bathing culture, there is one woman whose name I have come across again and again: Empress Kōmyō. As with all women, there are many facets to her life story, but I have been particula...

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Detox This Spring With These Japanese Wellness Tips

April 18, 2018

Spring is the perfect time to detox your surroundings, mind, body, and diet. The key to detoxing anything is to do things that are reasonable and that you can be consistent with. Here are some of m...

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New Details from Japan that You Are Going to Love

April 12, 2018

I recently ordered a beautiful foundation brush from Japan. I decided that this one brush would replace the ten foundation and concealer brushes that I had. The brush is made by a company that has ...

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5 Life-Changing Japanese Beauty and Lifestyle Tips

February 20, 2018

I have learned so much from Japanese culture, in particular, Japanese women. Japan is a place where diet, mindfulness, art, and beauty all seem to merge into lifestyle. This is just a sampling of ...

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