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If you struggle to clean your home, the Japanese cleaning principle of Kiyomeru may be key

For many of us, cleaning isn't the easiest or most joyous household task. Whether our whole home is in need of a deep clean ...
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How a Traditional Japanese Cleaning Ritual Helps a Restaurateur and Her Staff Reflect and Reset for the New Year

The Japanese tradition of ōsōji, undertaken at the new year, is like spring cleaning on steroids, allowing for reflection and ...
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How Japan’s year-end cleaning ritual ‘Ōsōji’ refreshes homes and minds and how you can practice it too

The Japanese tradition of Ōsōji, or “big cleaning,” is a ritual that extends far beyond ordinary housekeeping, serving as a deliberate preparation for the New Year. Conducted in late December, the ...
Vogue

Can This Japanese House Cleaning Ritual Aid Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing?

This morning, while I was putting on my makeup, I had a minor crisis. I couldn’t find several cosmetics I hadn’t used for a while, even after rummaging through endless toiletry bags and drawers (as ...