What Makes Japanese Incense Different?
Fairly often, someone tells us they don’t like incense. What they don’t like is usually a memory. Japanese incense is another thing altogether, and the reason is simple: there is no stick inside it.
The Autumn Equinox: Transitioning Your Skincare for the Cooling Air
There is a subtle pivot that happens in late September. The humidity of a New York summer breaks, leaving the air crisp, sharp, and noticeably drier. Just as we shift our wardrobes, our skin requires a change in discipline to handle the cooling climate.
The Art of the Thoughtful Gesture: Why the Best Gifts are Gathered Early
True gifting is an act of observation. To assist those shopping for individuals with uncompromising taste, we introduce our early holiday curation—centered around our proprietary Takamichi fragrances and objects of quiet utility.
Where to Buy Unique Gifts in NYC: A 2026 Guide for the Genuinely Stuck
Whether you’re shopping for someone who “has everything” or someone whose taste terrifies you, you’ll leave with something they didn’t know they needed — and will never want to part with.
Who Made the Scent for Nine Orchard?
The scent at Nine Orchard hotel didn't come from a hospitality-amenities brand — it came from a Gramercy Park boutique. Here's who made it, and how to bring it home.
The One That Works (Until It Doesn't)
Wirecutter tested one deodorant and split their panel right down the middle. The reason comes down to your skin's microbiome — and why the fix isn't finding "the one," it's testing. A guide to FINE's cream, AKT's balm, and Movida's stick.
Who is Takamichi? The man behind the name
He remembers your hair. Twenty-five years, a salon on First Street, a store twenty blocks north, and finally, a line of his own—the story of the man behind the name Takamichi.
The Two-Finger Rule (And Why It's Probably Still Not Enough)
Everyone knows to wear sunscreen. Almost no one wears enough of it. The two-finger rule, the shot glass, the SPF debate — what dermatologists actually say, and the question nobody quite agrees on.
HAIR CARE QUESTIONS ANSWERED: A GUIDE FROM TAKAMICHI
After 20 years of working with clients and touching their hair every day, I've heard the same questions over and over. Should I brush wet or dry hair? How much shampoo should I use? What's tsubaki oil and why does it matter? Here are the answers to the most common hair care questions—based on what actually works, not marketing claims.
AFAR Magazine Feature: Takamichi Beauty Room, New York
In its recent guide to New York’s evolving Korean cultural landscape, AFAR included Takamichi Beauty Room among a new generation of destinations redefining how Korean creativity is experienced in the city.
When Dokkaebi Became Demons: Folklore, Pop Culture, and the Stories We Tell
Pop culture has turned dokkaebi into demons.
Korean folklore tells a different story — one of mischievous spirits born from ordinary objects, testing humans with humor rather than terror. This Sunday Reading looks at how a recent K-pop demon hunter film reshaped the legend, and what gets lost in translation when folklore becomes spectacle.