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In Japanese, the sayings “ichi-go ichi-e no deai” means “once in a lifetime meeting,” while "ichi-go ichi-e no en" means "once in a lifetime fate, chance or destiny." The phrase “ichi-go ichi-e” is the basic conceptual foundation of “sado,” which refers to the famous Japanese tea ceremony. This implies that meeting a guest for the first time at a...

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We have added a new mug made by Japanese potter Takashi Sato. Takashi trained at the traditional Hagi ware kiln in Yamaguchi, after which he developed his own style in his hometown in Kitakyushu.  The mug has a contemporary simple look, while it has a natural, hand made warmth that you can feel when you...

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From giant coffee chains to small individual cafés, we can choose our favorite taste, style and experience. According to a booking.com survey, Melbourne, Australia was voted as the world’s best coffee city. We are lucky to live in this city, with good coffee just around the corner. Around the corner in Japan,...

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