How this little-known Japanese craft changed my life forever

This might be the most important thing I write this year.

If you like Japan and want to hear how a very small craft contributed directly to international relations, read on.

If not,

your loss.

First, I need to bring something to your attention:

日本三大つるし飾り
Nihon Sandai Tsurushi Kazari

The Three Great Hanging Decorations of Japan.

Being the humble Japanese people they are, I guess they simply couldn’t decide who was num…