<?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[Hofu]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-commerce and blog posts on organic Japanese skincare and Haircare products made from raw materials in Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:05:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alwayshofu.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding  Japanese  stillness   -     しっとり               ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese culture holds many subtle concepts that shape its art, lifestyle, and communication. It is more of an emotive language compared to others with no equal direct translation of the deep meaning attached.  One  such concept is しっとり  (shittori), often translated as "moist," "calm," or "stillness." However, this word carries a deeper meaning that goes beyond its literal sense. It embodies a refined sense of quietness, softness, and emotional depth that resonates in various aspects of...]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/post/understanding-japanese-stillness-%E3%81%97%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A8%E3%82%8A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690db2e496a2942ab27dab38</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cc725_b9d66d69d46147e5a7c89d9962b94691~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-in-one-cream or 5-6 step skincare routine??]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether to use an all-in-one skincare product or a multi-step routine depends on your individual skin type, concerns and preferences....]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/post/all-one-cream-or-5-6-step-skincare-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6522c4b9083c74b37eb99478</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:13:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_061e8defe63c473687673b60a5860f44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single Mothers in Japan - "The Ones Left Behind"                    (A documentary and film)]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, 24/5/23, we attended the film screening of " THE ONES LEFT BEHIND" and panel discussion of a sensitive and unspoken topic in...]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/post/single-mothers-in-japan-the-ones-left-behind-a-documentary-and-film</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64736ccb2dd1528ca425001a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 15:48:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cc725_568635b596b642198bf64625907b2036~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Natural Tea or Snack that protects your heart ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nutty-flavored non-caffeinated tea that is good for the heart, lowers cholesterol, and prevents skin damage naturally. Native to China,...]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/post/a-natural-tea-or-snack-that-protects-your-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644bb1aa39d63b8c976aa2fc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:12:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cc725_7efe2f4a585b45fe8b13fe0ed39db2a2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superfoods of regional Japan - Nozawa Onsen, Nagano]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peculiar pickles of Nozawa -- The 'Heirloom Vegetable' of Nagano Where the locals/tourists go to cook vegetables and eggs in the middle...]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/post/superfoods-of-regional-japan-nozawa-onsen-nagano</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c6cc06f5e6b169faea0185</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:43:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cc725_50a0cbb4b81e4633ae82fa4651a89112~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to HoFu!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ho Fu 豊富 in Japanese means Abundance I created this website to share and educate viewers all around the world about the micro self-care...]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/ar/post/welcome-to-hofu-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6384e3cfaa036de9f421ff6d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:38:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundamentals of Wellness from Japanese Tea Culture -- What is Wa, Kei, Sei and Jaku?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's go over the history of green tea, processing methods, health benefits and turning the drinking of green tea into a way of daily...]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/post/fundamentals-of-wellness-in-east-asian-cultures-tea-and-its-various-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63848db6d1a46b79a85e7e81</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:29:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cc725_fe61024338e74d79938fa91e24e2a90a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_281,h_179,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to HoFu!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ho Fu 豊富 in Japanese means Abundance I created this website to share and educate viewers all around the world about the micro self-care...]]></description><link>https://www.alwayshofu.com/zh/post/welcome-to-hofu-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6380f8e990ffe84ec3cdbe68</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:18:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>HofuLife</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                             Welcome to HoFu!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ho Fu 豊富 in Japanese means Abundance. 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