Oshibori manufactured at the client's request. In this case, the towels are often made of a non-woven fiber. "Oshibori" is usually translated as "hot towel". Most airlines distribute hot towels to international first and business class passengers prior to the first meal on long haul flights. The heated towel used in barber's shops to moisturize the skin or beard and make it easier to shave can also be thought of as a type of oshibori. Much of this article was translated from , as retrieved on November 26, 2006. Oshibori An or hot towel in English is a wet hand towel
Kappo Masa Restaurant Masa restaurant. The concept was to present Chef Masa’s take on a traditional Japanese menu in a modern and casual setting. The design of the space features materials found in traditional Japanese architecture, such as teak wood and volcanic oya stone, as well as works of art from the Gagosian Gallery’s collection. Kappo Masa Restaurant Kappo Masa is a Japanese restaurant located within the Gagosian Gallery, on Madison Avenue, in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City. Conceived as a venture between Michelin-starred chef Masa Takayama and art dealer Larry Gagosian, Kappo Masa sells a range of specialty