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Katanas. Wakazashis. Tantos
A Crash Course in Japanese Knife Making Mark Christensen (Fukuoka) […]
Kimono Remake 101
This article originally featured in the May 2020 issue of Connect. A primer […]
Melanin and Beauty
This article originally featured in the April 2020 issue of Connect. Christina Bellevue […]
A Brief Introduction to Kabuki
This article originally featured in the March 2020 issue of Connect. […]
Kawarayu Onsen Yukake Festival
Getting naked, flinging water, and catching chickens before dawn in […]
Japansplaining: Sharing Your Experiences Without Losing Your Mind
This article originally featured in the January 2020 issue of Connect. […]
Saving for the Season
This article originally featured in the January 2020 issue of Connect. […]
An Icy Cold River, Shinto Prayers, and 100 (almost) Naked Men!
This article originally featured in the December 2019 issue of […]
Scenes from Kansai Rainbow Festa
Kansai Pride 2019 was a beautiful demonstration of love and […]