Green tea could have possibly saved my grandpa’s life. I lost my grandpa to Diabetes a few years ago. He was a cheerful, happy-go-lucky person, who lived life to the fullest. But his fight with diabetes was traumatic to us all. He lost his leg, his vision and then his life, all in a matter ...
Pottery may have originated in the area around the Mediterranean, but it was also evolving in other parts of the world. The pottery of China The Chinese started making pottery about 3,500 BCE. Besides being used for everyday objects, pottery was an important part of funeral rites, with ceramic objects buried along with their owners. ...
When you think of a Japanese tea ceremony naturally you assume it’s only tea that is served. Sometimes sweets and a light meal are served along with it. There is a lot that goes into the preparation and the art of a tea ceremony. Much has been written about the history and what a tea ...
The color red is used in a Chinese wedding signifying prosperity, love and joy. Similar to the color purple that is used at a Japanese wedding this is a central theme for the celebration. The red theme is displayed in so much as the gift wrapping for the gifts that offered to the bride prior ...
The Japanese feudal era is called the Sengoku Jidai. This translates roughly to “the age of the country at war,” and it lasted from approximately 1467 to 1615. The time immediately preceding it was known as the Ashikaga period, after the ruling shogunate, or military dictatorship. The Japanese had been recently developing rules of etiquette, ...
Art, fantasy, and popular culture collide in Illinois during the summer festival season. If you are looking for beautiful gardens, some happy carbohydrates, or fun with dolls, Illinois is the place to be. The Chicago Suburb of Vernon Hills is home to the Cuneo Museum & Gardens. May 19 – 20, the Cuneo Museum & ...
People stare in awe at the porcelain faced geisha girls of Japan, admire how they move and applaud their impeccable manners and ladylike skills that make them the dream of any Japanese man. What people don’t often realize, is that geisha have been around for centuries upon centuries, and are bred and taught at extensive ...
It’s a tradition that transcends time and place: the Japanese tea ceremony marked by a slow and graceful ritual of water pouring and contemplation. Building a Japanese teahouse shed can give you a taste of Asia in addition to an attractive place to stow lawn and garden supplies if you’re ready to commit a little ...
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