The Peculiar Rise in Popularity of Fountain Pens in the Modern World

In an age dominated by screens, keyboards, and digital communication, the fountain pen—a tool that many thought was a relic...

Uwabaki: The Japanese Ritual of House Shoes and Their Role in the Modern World

In Japan, the ritual of removing outdoor shoes and donning house shoes, known as uwabaki, is a practice steeped in...

The Peculiar Rise in Popularity of Fountain Pens in the Modern World

In an age dominated by screens, keyboards, and digital communication, the fountain pen—a tool that many thought was a relic...

Uwabaki: The Japanese Ritual of House Shoes and Their Role in the Modern World

In Japan, the ritual of removing outdoor shoes and donning house shoes, known as uwabaki, is a practice steeped in...