The sensu is one of Japan’s representative traditional tools. This folding fan, combining visual beauty with practicality, has been cherished in Japanese life and culture for over 1,000 years. The origins of the sensu date back to the Heian period (8th to 12th centuries). Originally, thin wooden boards were layered and bound together with thread, … Continue reading Ibasen（Sensu） ― The Fusion of Japan’s Elegant Tradition and Practicality