EP 191 Do We Deserve Japanese Culture & Matcha In Western Markets?

Welcome to Wabi Sabi. Have we been kind to the Japanese? Do we deserve Japanese 7-Elevens in NY? How about asking a Japanese- American? In Today’s episode is about reflection, learning, and appreciation. There is so much to learn from Japanese history — from the Edo period, to the U.S. Occupation, to the reawakening of Japanese hearts in the 20th century, and the complex but resilient relationship between Japan and the U.S.. If you ask me, we shouldn’t learn about Japan — we should learn from Japan. That means supporting Japanese voices, reading books by Japanese and Japanese American authors, and buying Japanese products, foods, beauty, and cultural traditions directly from their source. The research and care that goes into each episode can take me weeks, even months, to create. So if you enjoy listening, please

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EP 191 Do We Deserve Japanese Culture & Matcha In Western Markets? is an episode from Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai by Candice Kumai.

This episode is 00:40:37 long.

This episode was published on Sep 15, 2025.

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