The Amayori Sento

An Easy Ritual To Rid Your Mind Of Worry Before Bed

For the past few months I have been going to bed with a calm, clear mind. I came up with the most wonderful ritual that involves visualization, aromatherapy and dry brushing. I would go so far as t...

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Easy After-Work Rituals To Calm & Quiet the Mind

Everyone has workdays where they are going full speed. One of the biggest challenges at the end of the day is turning off your work mode and relaxing enough to separate this form your home life. Ov...

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Asa Buro: The Morning Bath

Most people in Japan tend to bathe at night. A morning bath is a rare thing and is usually done when vacationing at a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) or an onsen hot springs resort. Among the J...

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Cool Off With These Refreshing Summer Drinks

It has officially slipped into humidity season in NYC. I have been keeping cool in numerous ways which I’ll share over the summer. One of my favorite easy ways to cool down is by sipping something...

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Tanabata: A Summer Love Story

Today is Tanabata also known as the Star Festival. Tanabata is the quintessential summer holiday - it tells a romantic tale and is something that is looked forward to and celebrated every year. T...

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Yusuzumi, a Summer Evening Ritual

If you were with us last year you may remember the word yusuzumi. This was the theme of our 2015 beloved Summer Breeze collection. The tradition of yusuzumi is so special that I love revisiting it...

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Discover Okinawa, The Scent of Summer Relaxation

 When I set out to create this year's summer fragrance I knew wanted something that would make me feel like I was on a vacation every day for the next three months. Even though I will be in New Y...

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Discover Ambrosial Ofuro

In Japan a daily bath is akin to the western yoga class or perhaps a glass of wine at the end of the day to relax after work. The tubs that are in most Japanese homes are called ofuro. These tend t...

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