See forms in use, and the quiet between.

Short entries from Japan—objects, gestures, and seasons.

Objects

Objects we live with—how they are used, kept, placed, and cared for.
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Gestures

Short sequences of care: placing, wiping, closing, and putting away.
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Seasons

Quiet shifts in weather, air, and patterns of living across the year.
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Featured piece

• The Shoji That Softens Light
• Quiet Scoop with Shamoji
• Higurashi at Dusk: The Threshold That Listens

About Kokoro Still

Short entries from daily life in Japan. We look at forms, how they are used, and the quiet intervals around them.
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