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Japanese and Kaizen

How to Make Matcha the Right Way

Before you buy another tin of matcha, look beyond the beautiful packaging....

Inspiration

The Ultimate Beauty Glow-Up Guide

What to Eat, Drink, and Do for Better Skin, Hair, Energy, Recovery,...

Recipes

Healing Foods: What to Eat to Help Your Body Recover and Thrive

There are seasons in life when the body asks us to slow...

JAPANESE WELLNESS

Matcha Is Japanese. Here are the Facts.

A clear, factual explanation from a journalist grounded in Japanese tea culture...

Mains

Homemade Nori Rolls ノリロール

Fresh sushi was a staple in our household, and of course my mom made the absolute best. Ask her what her quick go-to recipe is and she will say, “Sushi. It’s so easy!”

JAPANESE WELLNESS

Why Japanese Culture Is Booming — and Why We Must Protect It Now

This week, I had the honor of reporting on Prime Minister Shigeru...

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Matcha tea fields where my Japanese matcha heritage continues! Learn from the Japanese first hand

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Recipes

Creamy Tomato Soup

Start to finish, you can have this incredibly dreamy, creamy (thanks to cream-less non-fat yogurt!), velvety-smooth tomato soup served up in 30 minutes!