<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Goenne Japan / Taketombo Corp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curated artisanal lifestyle goods from Japan.  We travel throughout the country and support local craft artisans.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:47:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.goenne.live/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Detox Done Right - Stop Scrolling. Start Making.]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first morning of our urushi forestry and kintsugi program in Daigo, we ask for two things. Bring a pen and a notebook, and take your notes by hand.  And please don't photograph the slides — we won't be handing out printouts either. For a room of people who mostly work through a screen: designers, engineers, people who make things by tablet and keyboard — this lands as a small inconvenience.  Photographing a slide is faster, and it feels like a reliable way to keep something.  But a...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/digital-detox-done-right</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d257ac46da0aa0d461bf2</guid><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daigo workshop]]></category><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[initiative]]></category><category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:32:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_ca0fefbeeeb44baba2a0cb7623c7f638~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kintsugi Kit vs. Traditional Kintsugi Materials: What's the Difference and Does It Matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of our kintsugi kit discussions. Part 1 looked at what's actually inside a $100–$200 kit and what that money gets you elsewhere. This piece is the practical companion to it — focused on one question: when you are choosing what to buy, which material differences actually matter, and when? Traditional kintsugi is a Japanese lacquer repair technique using urushi lacquer, natural adhesives, mineral powders, and precious metals such as gold or silver. Unlike modern DIY kits that...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/kintsugi-kit-vs-traditional-materials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ffe16a2438924d10bd428</guid><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:46:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_239f025230db415cbaf84469dc3c4b04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_786,h_899,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Urushi Refineries become Art Supply Stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've searched for "best urushi supplier" or "where to buy urushi lacquer," whether for kintsugi, lacquer craft projects, fountain pen finishing, or any other application, you've likely encountered YouTube videos and blog posts reviewing Japanese urushi suppliers as if they were art supply stores. This article discusses why that approach is misguided and how it may harm one of Japan's most fragile craft supply chains. Understanding the Urushi Ecosystem To grasp why this matters, we need...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/urushi-suppliers-japan-why-crafts-cant-be-reviewed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e20fe0a96d49e56ebcb1c7</guid><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:54:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_bcd4f8f9b1ef4462a49ee2e8584bf7d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning to ShibataToku: A Different Kind of Craft Experience in Fukuoka]]></title><description><![CDATA[A story of a Hakata bentwood artisan in Fukuoka, and what a true craft experience in Japan can offer beyond making and taking.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/authentic-craft-experience-japan-fukuoka</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d0fba3f7044e6cf7ad4045</guid><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:51:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_5d4ada1af15443eb8408db4a5639e59f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Actually Inside a $100 - $200 Kintsugi Kit — And What That Money Gets You Instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the truth about kintsugi kits – are you overpaying for basic tools? Unveil the value behind handmade spatulas and the art of kintsugi.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/truth-about-kintsugi-kits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669333e97ed85351f2ea9b4e</guid><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:37:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_10da157e1a1e4b51b02f300dbc4cb611~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ce que contient vraiment un kit kintsugi à 100–200 $ — et ce que cet argent devrait vous offrir à la place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ce que contient vraiment un kit kintsugi à 100–200 $ — et pourquoi le même budget, dépensé autrement, vous offre bien plus. Matériaux, outils, prix : une analyse honnête avant d'acheter.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/fr/post/d%C3%A9voiler-la-v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9-sur-les-kits-de-kintsugi-avez-vous-pay%C3%A9-plus-de-100-pour-des-brochettes-de-ba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a0f339ecca3b1d7946c7a9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:43:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_10da157e1a1e4b51b02f300dbc4cb611~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Netflix’s Plastic Detox Gets Right — And What a 1,000-Year-Old Japanese Wood Bento Box Already Knew]]></title><description><![CDATA[On microplastics in food containers, a documentary that arrived late; and a craft that never needed reassurance. Netflix’s  Plastic Detox  arrives at a moment when the word ‘microplastic’ has moved out of scientific journals and into everyday anxiety. It shows up in tap water. In the bloodstream. In human placentas. The documentary follows that thread with urgency, expanding outward into fast fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, and single-use packaging. Different industries, same underlying...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/plastic-detox-magemono-wood-bento-box</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c32a37d67c72d7ecb922b0</guid><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:09:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_2d362948faa74c8989eb9d2f3fce4de3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Japan Urushi Forestry &#38; Kintsugi Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a trip to Japan in 2026? Join our Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Daigo (Oct 22–30) and begin at the source: the urushi forest. Learn authentic lacquer repair through hands-on practice, meet the foresters who sustain the craft, and experience rural Japan beyond the usual route.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/enrollment-open-2026-japan-urushi-forestry-kintsugi-workshop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a041f46afb7c0f55dad64f</guid><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[initiative]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daigo workshop]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:57:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_3965e2bcefb34fef9379300a232905d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politique de TVA à l’importation — Union européenne &#38; Royaume-Uni]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depuis juillet 2021 (Union européenne) et janvier 2021 (Royaume-Uni), toutes les marchandises importées depuis un pays situé hors de l’UE ou du Royaume-Uni sont soumises à la TVA à l’importation, quelle que soit leur valeur. L’ancienne exonération de TVA applicable aux envois de faible valeur a été supprimée. Cela signifie que toute commande expédiée depuis le Japon est soumise à la TVA à l’importation, y compris pour les achats de faible montant. Comment la TVA est-elle perçue ? Lorsque...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/fr/post/eu-uk-import-vat-policy-what-to-expect-when-ordering-from-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6992f81c1d1c85f3c03a7ed4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:04:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_eeebbf035db1487188e37480d1c0b2e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU &#38; UK Import VAT Policy — What to Expect When Ordering from Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since July 2021 (EU) and January 2021 (UK), all goods imported from outside the European Union and the United Kingdom are subject to VAT upon arrival — regardless of value. The previous low-value VAT exemption has been removed. This means that when ordering from Japan, import VAT will apply even for small purchases. How VAT Is Collected When your parcel arrives in your country: The carrier submits the shipment to customs. Local VAT is calculated based on your country’s rate. The carrier...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/eu-uk-import-vat-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6992f18a7ecf4e1c5f03b61e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:54:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_eeebbf035db1487188e37480d1c0b2e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Shipping from Japan to the U.S. Changed in 2025 - What Small Businesses Are Facing]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Changed in U.S. Import Policy in 2025? In August 2025, a major shift occurred in U.S. import policy. For decades, the United States allowed duty-free entry for parcels valued under $800 under the “de minimis” rule. This exemption enabled affordable international shipping for small businesses and individual consumers. That exemption has now ended. Every commercial shipment entering the United States from Japan is subject to formal customs processing — regardless of value. This change has...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/why-shipping-from-japan-to-us-changed-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69902eb4ec9bf7f4acf86966</guid><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><category><![CDATA[store policy]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:28:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_0e8db5742f504ea5a37242269fd26c4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Import &#38; Tariff Policy: 2026 Update (Important Notice for U.S. Customers)]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Aug 29, 2025, the U.S. will tax all goods from Japan, ending the $800 duty-free limit. See how this impacts prices, duties, and shipping options for customers.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/us-import-tariff-policy-update-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69901747e46957565bf88840</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:14:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_19ced15b7e844a58bb2475a5ed4c0a60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Days of Christmas Special Giveaway: Traditional Kintsugi Supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 25, 2025– January 5, 2026 (Japan Time) To thank our community for supporting authentic kintsugi  and the traditional materials behind it, we’re hosting a members-only 12 Days of Kintsugi Christmas Giveaway . This campaign is designed for those working with traditional kintsugi materials, including urushi lacquer and Japanese-made kintsugi tools.  Each day highlights a practical studio item drawn from our regular collection of kintsugi supplies . This page serves as the official...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/12-days-of-kintsugi-christmas-giveaway-traditional-kintsugi-supplies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6949710d28e5d08c9b6e0ccb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:02:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_2019c423d6ee4719b8de64dd32e5d66f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urushi Allergy: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment for Kintsugi &#38; Lacquer Craft]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our latest guide, we explain how urushi allergy works, why reactions happen even when the surface feels dry, and the most effective safety precautions to take before and after your kintsugi practice. You’ll learn how to set up a safe workspace, how to protect your skin, how to clean tools correctly, and what to know about “hypoallergenic urushi” products.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/urushi-allergy-prevention-kintsugi-safety-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691aee87f5f6788e89995782</guid><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:13:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_0cbf07a9d75847f7a13218cf2ed9c9d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_963,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dans la chaleur estivale de 37°C, nous avons reçu de tristes nouvelles de la forêt d'arbres à laque ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dans la paisible ville de Daigo, nichée au milieu de la luxuriante forêt de laques d'urushi, une nouvelle déchirante résonne dans la communauté. Le décès de M. Yuzo Tobita, le plus aimé et le plus respecté des forestiers/cultivateurs d'urushi, nous a tous plongés dans une profonde tristesse.  À 88 ans, il était l'artisan le plus âgé de la ville et une véritable légende de l'industrie forestière de l'urushi. Le 30 juillet, alors que M. Tobita aidait d'autres personnes à défricher la forêt, il...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/fr/post/dans-la-chaleur-estivale-de-37-c-nous-avons-re%C3%A7u-de-tristes-nouvelles-de-la-for%C3%AAt-d-arbres-%C3%A0-laque</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64cdbe76306b767d8f5f0adc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/99c2d0_0667603d2a124edb869daa230a1a3441/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moments forts du stage 2025 d’Urushi &#38; Kintsugi au Japon : Racines, Savoir-Faire &#38; Apprentissage Authentique]]></title><description><![CDATA[Découvrez notre atelier-voyage 2025 dédié à l’urtshi et au kintsugi à Daigo, une immersion rare dans la forêt d’urtshi, l’apprentissage authentique, et les traditions artisanales rurales du Japon. Une expérience intime, loin des sentiers touristiques de Tokyo et Kyoto.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/fr/post/atelier-urushi-kintsugi-japon-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692d300f82bec396089ff3f1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:10:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_1e7b81ab5bfa4f678cf0e061a85235c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights from 2025 Japan Urushi Forestry &#38; Kintsugi Travel Workshop: Roots, Craft &#38; Real Apprenticeship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond Tokyo &#38; Kyoto.  More than just a urushi &#38; kintsugi workshop. In October 2025, five participants traveled to the mountainous town of Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture to experience  the living world of urushi lacquer.  With crisp autumn air, gentle morning mist, and the earliest hints of fall foliage brushing the mountains, this year’s Japan Urushi Forestry &#38; Kintsugi Travel Workshop felt as intimate, inspiring and deeply personal as in 2024. A Small Cohort, A Deeper Journey Using an...]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/2025-daigo-japan-urushi-kintsugi-workshop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691ecff30acaec313273c113</guid><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daigo workshop]]></category><category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[initiative]]></category><category><![CDATA[Read past Japan Kintsugi workshops]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_d0afdae3612d44b1a2f8a41e2ee168fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rich Legacy of Urushi Japanese Lacquer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dive into the world of Japanese urushi lacquer and its use in fine art and everyday objects.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/legacy-of-japanese-urushi-lacquer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691a5e2276759c02a86590ce</guid><category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:33:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_b35ba36d5eb4491697daa097b9b0e262~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kintsugi Traditionnel vs Kintsugi Moderne : Comprendre les Différences et Choisir la Pratique Qui Vous Convient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional kintsugi vs modern kintsugi explained. Explore cultural roots, materials, food safety, kits, and how to choose the right kintsugi path and tools.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/fr/post/kintsugi-traditionnel-vs-moderne-differences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691b31fab4bd75c86005d68c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:13:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_68e6d4c2945f44f6b7b14369be2a5a64~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional Kintsugi vs Modern Kintsugi: what is the difference and how to choose a suitable practice. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional kintsugi vs modern kintsugi explained. Explore cultural roots, materials, food safety, kits, and how to choose the right kintsugi path and tools.]]></description><link>https://www.goenne.live/post/traditional-kintsugi-vs-modern-kintsugi-what-is-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691941131f276a0fa6212ca7</guid><category><![CDATA[craftsmanship]]></category><category><![CDATA[kintsugi]]></category><category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:29:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/99c2d0_68e6d4c2945f44f6b7b14369be2a5a64~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mikster</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>