The Amayori Sento

Asa Buro: The Morning Bath

July 19, 2016

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...

Cool Off With These Refreshing Summer Drinks

July 09, 2016

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...

Tanabata: A Summer Love Story

July 07, 2016

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...

Yusuzumi, a Summer Evening Ritual

July 01, 2016

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...

Discover Okinawa, The Scent of Summer Relaxation

June 07, 2016

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...

Discover Ambrosial Ofuro

May 22, 2016

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...

Discover the Most Luxurious Bath Salts In the World

April 20, 2016

We have one last product improvement before the holiday season that we are very excited to share with you. The Shizumi Luxury Bath Salts now contain twice the amount of Japanese botanical ingredie...

A New, Beautiful Hinoki Onsen

March 31, 2016

Sometimes (usually) life shows you the way you need to go. A few weeks ago I decided to do some fragrance blending late in the day on a Friday. I was tired and mixing fragrances, which requires ul...

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