This beautiful Yukata was made by Yukari when she was at school in Japan. Becky is looking after it now, so a lesson in folding was needed!

back to basicsYukari WerrellFebruary 24, 2023yukari, becky, yukata, japanese, japan, sewing, garment, clothes care, hand made, hand sewn, sewingstitchingComment

Step by Step – Drawing a Character in Brush Calligraphy

In the video you can see me demonstrating how to draw the character for ‘Life’

arts and craftsYukari WerrellJanuary 27, 2023yukari, calligraphy, brush calligraphy, ancient culture, chinese culture, shen yunComment

Yukari makes sushi

back to basics, the food diariesYukari WerrellJanuary 3, 2023yukari, sushi, carrot, egg, rice, becky' garden, becky and neil, garden, summer, food, japaneseComment

That's Why it's Called "Break-Fast"!

Can Ancient, Chinese wisdom be found in the old Anglo-Saxon culture??

the food diaries, back to basicsYukari WerrellJanuary 3, 2023breakfast, food, chinese wisdom, meridians, healthy eatingComment

Kimono care - Part 2

In Part 2, Yukari opens out part of Becky’s kimono to look at the beautiful silk print.

arts and craftsYukari WerrellSeptember 9, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Kimono care - Part 1

Yukari and Becky look at an old Kimono Becky brought back from Japan…

arts and craftsYukari WerrellAugust 27, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Back to the Future - in terms of Penzance...

At the end of June, the Golowan Festival celebrates the summer solstice in Penzance. Local primary schools participated parades and displayed their paper structure to the public. The theme this year was “Back to the Future”.

back to basicsYukari WerrellAugust 18, 2022basics, harmony, nature, local shops, community, care, local produce, bread, Mazey Day, Golowan FestivalComment

Lime + Sand = Cornish Cottages

‘Lime mortar today is primarily used in the conservation of existing old buildings or the recreation of new ones using traditional methods. Its use dates back at least 6,000 years, to the Ancient Egyptians who used lime to plaster the pyramids…’

back to basicsYukari WerrellMay 11, 2022Cottage, Heritage, tradition, stone mason, cottage, cornwall, penzance, yukariComment

The Art of The Tea Ceremony

Before electricity and gas, there was a very tranquil civilization…and the tradition is still being carried on in Japan.

back to basicsYukari WerrellApril 1, 2022Japanese, Tradition, Tea Ceremony Comments

The Art of Brush Calligraphy　

A recent Cultural Event in London brought me back some memories. I have realized that I inherited something valuable by learning Japanese calligraphy…

back to basicsYukari WerrellFebruary 23, 2022Calligraphy, Japanese, Chinese, tradition, Yukari WerrellComment

“Osechi” - Japanese New Year Food

Let me share my New Year food experience with you.

back to basicsYukari WerrellJanuary 2, 2022Japanese, All our blogsComment

Looking back at my Harvest

Looking back at my harvest from 2021!

back to basics, the food diariesYukari WerrellDecember 30, 2021yukari, harvest, grow your own, 2021, cucumberComment

Do nothing – then it blooms!

I had no choice, but to just put the pot in the corner of the conservatory, as I was instructed to do. Amazingly, over the next few days and weeks, the runner grew, and it got longer and longer…

life, back to basicsYukari WerrellNovember 2, 2021Yukari, Hoya, flowers, wisdomComment

Basil and I

Again, just for fun, I put the stem in a pot with other basil plants on my kitchen window sill. Then it started to shoot!

the food diaries, in the garden, back to basicsYukari WerrellSeptember 14, 2021Yukari Werrell, basil, grow your own, pestoComment

A Japanese lady in Penzance.

Yukari Werrell on Carry Forth Tradition

Becky JamesAugust 22, 2021Yukari, Japanese, Penzance, CornwallComment

Wisdom of the Headmistress by Yukari Werrell

I have a very unique garden, which is on the cliff, facing Penzance harbour and St Michael’s Mount.

back to basics by yukari

A Japanese lady who has lived in Penzance, UK for over 36 years, explores traditional Japanese culture and the harmonious ways of life in Cornwall.