April 2023

houses in Kyoto along the Kamo river

The Japanese House

The traditional Japanese house, also known as “Minka”, is a typical residence that has been built in the Japanese style for many generations. These houses are known for their unique architecture and functional design, which have stood the test of time and have been adapted to meet modern needs. The traditional Japanese house is characterized

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japanese ceramic mortar suribachi すり鉢

SURIBACHI, Japanese mortar

The suribachi (すり鉢or 擂钵) is a traditional Japanese tool used to grind ingredients for the preparation of dishes such as goma-ae (sesame seasoned spinach) and miso soup. It is a ceramic or stone bowl with raised ribs on the inside, called kushi-no-me, which are designed to facilitate grinding of ingredients. The suribachi has a long

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