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Staying Grounded with Self-Care Rituals

July 06, 2021

As the world is coming back to life I’ve noticed changes in myself, and I’m sure many of you have experienced the same things. Lately, I have spent more time refreshing my wardrobe, refreshing my b...

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Experience Autumn in Japan at Home

September 10, 2020

I have been dreaming of Kyoto. After six months, I have been itching to travel, and autumn is, in my opinion, the most beautiful season in Japan. I’m sure most people who are reading this are longi...

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A Peek Inside a Japanese Bathhouse

February 06, 2020

Walk into any bathhouse in Japan, and you are sure to find the same basic things, whether you are bathing at a Tokyo sento or a remote rural onsen.  Men’s and women’s baths are almost always separa...

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Taking a Bath, Made Easy

September 20, 2017

 While I was on vacation last month I had a conversation with someone that bought back a lot of memories. We had been discussing bathing, and the woman I was speaking with mentioned how daunting ta...

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Enjoying an Evening Alone

September 05, 2017

I love my husband. He is my best friend in the world and I enjoy every moment we spend together. That said, when he's traveling, I do enjoy (and even look forward to) my alone time.  Following is ...

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Discover the Most Luxurious Bath Salts In the World

April 20, 2016

We have one last product improvement before the holiday season that we are very excited to share with you. The Shizumi Luxury Bath Salts now contain twice the amount of Japanese botanical ingredie...

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