In fact, Kiyomeru is an ancient ritual rooted in both Shinto and Buddhist beliefs and practices. The idea is that by cleaning your home, you are cleansing your house of bad energy ...

Japan's year-end 'big cleaning' ritual, Ōsōji, offers a profound way to prepare for the New Year. This tradition goes beyond mere tidying, focusing on clearing physical and mental clutter. It fosters ...

This morning, while I was putting on my makeup, I had a minor crisis. I couldn’t find several cosmetics I hadn’t used for a while, even after rummaging through endless toiletry bags and drawers (as ...