In the Japanese Spirit
July 24, 2024
Japanese-inspired bars are thriving in the U.S., offering artisanal cocktails with a focus on hospitality and fresh, seasonal ingredients, embodying the spirit of omotenashi.
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An Inked Guide to Symbolism Within Japanese Tattoos
November 9, 2020
Find out what a dragon, a tiger and a koi really means in Japanese tattooing?
Japan’s Supreme Court Rules Tattooing Is Not a Medical Act
September 17, 2020
The ruling may pave the way for legal and regulated tattooing in Japan.
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