The Nagomi Way
Natural Scented Candles: What Makes Them Actual...
What makes a candle truly natural? It comes down to three components: plant-based wax, phthalate-free fragrance, and clean wicks. Most "natural" candles fail at least one of these criteria. Learn...
Natural Scented Candles: What Makes Them Actual...
What makes a candle truly natural? It comes down to three components: plant-based wax, phthalate-free fragrance, and clean wicks. Most "natural" candles fail at least one of these criteria. Learn...
Hinoki: The Sacred Cypress That Built Japan's T...
For over 1,300 years, hinoki cypress has been the wood of sacred Japanese temples and purification baths. Its distinctive scent doesn't just smell clean—it physically shifts your nervous system from...
Hinoki: The Sacred Cypress That Built Japan's T...
For over 1,300 years, hinoki cypress has been the wood of sacred Japanese temples and purification baths. Its distinctive scent doesn't just smell clean—it physically shifts your nervous system from...
Nengajō: The Japanese Art of Intentional New Ye...
Americans send holiday cards in December. The Japanese send nengajō in January. That timing difference changes everything—creating space for genuine connection instead of obligatory mass-messaging.
Nengajō: The Japanese Art of Intentional New Ye...
Americans send holiday cards in December. The Japanese send nengajō in January. That timing difference changes everything—creating space for genuine connection instead of obligatory mass-messaging.
Shōgatsu: Why the Japanese New Year Starts with...
Discover Shōgatsu, Japan's New Year celebration filled with ritual foods, family gatherings, and meaningful traditions that welcome fresh starts and good fortune.
Shōgatsu: Why the Japanese New Year Starts with...
Discover Shōgatsu, Japan's New Year celebration filled with ritual foods, family gatherings, and meaningful traditions that welcome fresh starts and good fortune.
Candle Wax Types: What You're Actually Burning
Most candle companies don't tell you what's in their wax because they don't have to. Here's what you need to know about the four main types of candle wax: paraffin...
Candle Wax Types: What You're Actually Burning
Most candle companies don't tell you what's in their wax because they don't have to. Here's what you need to know about the four main types of candle wax: paraffin...
What Does Nagomi Mean?
Nagomi (和み) is a Japanese concept that doesn't translate perfectly—it means harmony, balance, ease, or the feeling when tension releases and life becomes manageable. It's not meditation or "finding your...
What Does Nagomi Mean?
Nagomi (和み) is a Japanese concept that doesn't translate perfectly—it means harmony, balance, ease, or the feeling when tension releases and life becomes manageable. It's not meditation or "finding your...