It is true that Sashiko is a part of Mending. Also, it is true that Mending is a part of Sashiko. However, when a discussion is about whether Sashiko is a Japanese form of ”Visible Mending”, the person needs to learn more about Sashiko & Boro to avoid “Cultural Ignorance”….
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I am slicing my life off to share what the Sashiko is for us. I am not sharing S
I am slicing my life off to share what the Sashiko is for us. I am not sharing Sashiko only for “fun” or “money”. It is for my dignity. Sashiko is my identity. ☆ Some say, ‘’Any publicity is good publicity”. I agree. If my goal is to be “famous”,…
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We (Japanese) believe in the existence of “spirit”. It is dangerous to declare t
We (Japanese) believe in the existence of “spirit”. It is dangerous to declare that “Afterlife exists” in this diversified society. I respect an individual belief. However, it is safe to share that “Many Japanese believed in the existence of Afterlife” because it is true history. Some of the cultural practices…
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We (Japanese) accept(ed) something in between extreme elements in dualism. We li
We (Japanese) accept(ed) something in between extreme elements in dualism. We live(d) “outside” of dualism (once). Good or Evil. Right or Wrong. When we today focus on “solving” a conflict in binary opposition, there will always be “winner” and “loser”. We all have justice within ourselves, in both sides. Both…
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MLK day. I am still learning about his historical achievement, but I respect him
MLK day. I am still learning about his historical achievement, but I respect him & am willing to learn more. In my understanding, his great achievement is not only about making (the flow to) Civil Rights Act., but also the “encouragement” for people (minority/oppressed) to acknowledge the issue while the…
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Is it wrong to say “Instant Boro”? I have re-watched Friday Night Sashiko Live S
Is it wrong to say “Instant Boro”? I have re-watched Friday Night Sashiko Live Streaming in English. The live was so eventful – I kept talking about something very interesting from one topic to another. Well, after 2 days of thinking, I still haven’t come up with how I can…
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Sorting through a box of Japanese vintage fabric that Keiko collected for a spec
Sorting through a box of Japanese vintage fabric that Keiko collected for a special project. The Japanese vintage fabric obtained its value in the last 10 years. It used to be not so expensive… now it is extremely difficult to find a good vintage fabric (Good vintage fabric equals a…
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Back to the topic of Sustainable Fashion a little bit. Yes, I repair my own clot
Back to the topic of Sustainable Fashion a little bit. Yes, I repair my own clothes. I haven’t purchased clothes since 2017 when I decided to try this “Social Experiment”. However, I am not an extreme activist. This is merely a choice. I dare not to ask people around to…
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Happy New Year! It is another Japanese custom to share the new year’s resolution
Happy New Year! It is another Japanese custom to share the new year’s resolution, which I believe many culture have the similar custom. My resolution for 2021 is to overcome “fear” of being judged (disliked). As much as I try to write honest insight here, I am often scared of…
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School in remote for 5 years old is very challenging… well, it is very time-taki
School in remote for 5 years old is very challenging… well, it is very time-taking. I haven’t been able to work even 1/10 of what I plan. However, little by little, I will list whatever I can offer for you. The winter is coming, and I gotta do what I…