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Behind The Scenes - okappa Japan Trip Feb 2025:...
Join me as I share the Japanese culinary delights that hold a special place in my heart.
Behind The Scenes - okappa Japan Trip Feb 2025:...
Join me as I share the Japanese culinary delights that hold a special place in my heart.

A Guide to Tawashi: Finding the Right Brush for...
Tawashi brushes have been a staple in Japanese households for over a century, offering an eco-friendly and effective way to clean everything from cookware to fresh produce. Traditionally made from...
A Guide to Tawashi: Finding the Right Brush for...
Tawashi brushes have been a staple in Japanese households for over a century, offering an eco-friendly and effective way to clean everything from cookware to fresh produce. Traditionally made from...

A Peek at My Personal Houseware Haul - okappa J...
It's been a month since I returned from Japan. While I usually embrace minimalism and strive to keep my household items to a minimum, I tend to relax these rules...
A Peek at My Personal Houseware Haul - okappa J...
It's been a month since I returned from Japan. While I usually embrace minimalism and strive to keep my household items to a minimum, I tend to relax these rules...

Kyoto-Style Ozoni : A Delicate Rice Cake Soup –...
Kyoto-style ozoni recipe with soft mochi, tender taro, and daikon in a delicate white miso broth. Simple and comforting
Kyoto-Style Ozoni : A Delicate Rice Cake Soup –...
Kyoto-style ozoni recipe with soft mochi, tender taro, and daikon in a delicate white miso broth. Simple and comforting

Join Us at Two Spring Events in Portland!
Join us for Hanami Matsuri (March 29–30) and Spring Bazaar (April 12–13) in Portland! Shop home goods, enjoy treats, and celebrate spring.
Join Us at Two Spring Events in Portland!
Join us for Hanami Matsuri (March 29–30) and Spring Bazaar (April 12–13) in Portland! Shop home goods, enjoy treats, and celebrate spring.

Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day)
Celebrate Hinamatsuri with traditional hina dolls, seasonal dishes like chirashi-sushi, and handcrafted lacquered bowls from Fukui—dishwasher safe and perfect for daily use!
Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day)
Celebrate Hinamatsuri with traditional hina dolls, seasonal dishes like chirashi-sushi, and handcrafted lacquered bowls from Fukui—dishwasher safe and perfect for daily use!