For many of us, cleaning isn't the easiest or most joyous household task. Whether our whole home is in need of a deep clean ...
The Japanese tradition of ōsōji, undertaken at the new year, is like spring cleaning on steroids, allowing for reflection and ...
The Japanese tradition of Ōsōji, or “big cleaning,” is a ritual that extends far beyond ordinary housekeeping, serving as a deliberate preparation for the New Year. Conducted in late December, the ...
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 ...
Japan’s streets are famously immaculate, so much so that visitors often notice the lack of public dustbins. This reveals deep ...