When I look back at where this journey began, I feel a deep sense of gratitude and fulfilment. In early 2024, I had the privilege of starting the curriculum development journey together with Tomoko Ota from Japan, working closely with her as the subject matter expert in Tsumami Zaiku. As the Lead Master Trainer, curriculumContinue reading “From a Dream to a Growing Tsumami Zaiku Community”
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Interview with CNA Radio 938
Grateful to CNA938 (Channel NewsAsia) CNA Radio 938 hosted by @pageturners938 Melanie Oliveiro for featuring my journey through Japan on her programme, “Destination Anywhere” — from machiya living and shamisen culture to intentional travel rooted in wellness and craft. 🎙️🇯🇵 The conversation was a timely reminder that meaningful travel isn’t about ticking destinations off a list, butContinue reading “Interview with CNA Radio 938”
We Did It: Welcoming the World to Palette Japan Festival’s Inaugural Edition and Tsumami Zaiku Advance Trainers’ Showcase – First in Singapore and Asia
There’s a moment — somewhere between confirming the venue and watching the last visitor walk out with a smile — where you think: we actually did it. That moment came for me at the end of our inaugural Palette Japan Festival, and I haven’t quite come down from it since. Where It All Began PaletteContinue reading “We Did It: Welcoming the World to Palette Japan Festival’s Inaugural Edition and Tsumami Zaiku Advance Trainers’ Showcase – First in Singapore and Asia”
Beyond Technique: Building Therapeutic and Empowering Tsumami Zaiku Learning Journeys
More than 2 years into my journey as a Master Trainer and Curriculum Developer for Tsumami Zaiku, I continue to learn before I teach – going through training personally, again and again, from subject matter expert Tomoko Ota with a learner’s mindset, refining not just theory but the practicum so techniques are accessible, structured, andContinue reading “Beyond Technique: Building Therapeutic and Empowering Tsumami Zaiku Learning Journeys”
A Beautiful Gift from Japan
A Gift That Sparked a Journey: My Tsumamizaiku Story A few years ago, I received a gift from a dear friend that would unknowingly set me on a path of creativity and self-discovery. It wasn’t just any gift—it was 2 beautifully crafted hair clip made with the traditional art of tsumamizaiku, a Japanese technique ofContinue reading “A Beautiful Gift from Japan”
Tsumamizaiku DIY Kit
A Creative Journey Made Easy: Introducing the Patented DIY Tsumami Zaiku Kit As someone who has always been captivated by the delicate art of tsumami zaiku, I know firsthand how rewarding and therapeutic the process can be. But I also understand that for beginners, the traditional technique—using tweezers to fold and pinch fabric into intricateContinue reading “Tsumamizaiku DIY Kit”
