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Japanese artist carves animals out of Tangerine peels.
Japan has fascinated the world with different forms of art in which nature is...
- Posted May 2, 2020
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A delicious rice dish bursting with deep flavors.
Jambalaya, an original Louisiana rice-and-meat dish, is possibly one of the most go-to meals...
- Posted April 26, 2020
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Common sense habits that keep viruses out of Japanese homes.
In this time of coronavirus threat, the Japanese case numbers seem to be lower...
- Posted March 30, 2020
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Fans love this couple’s home accessories made from Kimono fabrics.
Over the last 30 years, the sales of Japan’s traditional garment, the Kimono, written...
- Posted March 16, 2020
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Award-winning author Suzanne Kamata has released a new book.
If you’re exhausted from sifting through every news to get the latest coronavirus update,...
- Posted March 14, 2020
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“Japan’s Cuisine, Nature, and Wisdom”- Exploring the Past and Future of Japanese Cuisine at the National Museum of Nature and Science
In 2013, Washoku or traditional Japanese cuisine has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural...
- Posted February 4, 2020
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Tea and the arts in Japan
Tea was first brought to Japan by buddhist monks, back from studies in China....
- Posted October 1, 2019
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A quick guide to Japan’s festival of Dolls
An in-depth look at this month's Hina Matsuri celebratingdaughters by way of traditional ornamental...
- Posted February 26, 2019
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Your guide to Onigiri, the sandwich of Japan
Onigiri is Japan’s traditional finger food made up of sticky plain rice with...
- Posted January 30, 2019
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Are you cooking your Tonjiru soup the wrong way? Japanese chef shares useful tips.
Don’t we all love a steaming bowl of Tonjiru soup when it’s cold? My...
- Posted October 20, 2018
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The Kurotamago believed to add years to your life
The locals claim that seven years are added to your lifespan for each kurotamago you...
- Posted September 9, 2018
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Japan’s 5S
No, it is not iPhone 5S I am referring to but the standard methodology...
- Posted August 22, 2018
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You shouldn’t drink the tea you got served at a business meeting. It’s bad manners.
Did you know that many of Japan’s long-held beliefs about good manners revolve around...
- Posted August 19, 2018
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All You Need to Know about Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi
Every year in August, Harajuku is taken over for a weekend by thousands of...
- Posted August 18, 2018
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The Tokyo restaurant where you can catch your fish and eat it too
Fishing Restaurant Zauo is one of those only-in-Japan experiences that make a welcome change...
- Posted August 11, 2018
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How to Origami
Before Origami became world famous as a form of Japanese edutainment, this art of...
- Posted May 23, 2018
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Awkward Language Faux Pas You Didn’t Know
There are many things Japan does accurately better than anywhere else from train arrival...
- Posted May 13, 2018
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Japan puts the spotlight on the works of Hayao Miyazaki at a new theme park
Aichi prefecture has announced the opening in 2022 of a new theme park in...
- Posted April 25, 2018
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Hatsumode: Shrines that bring you good luck in the New Year
Just as Christians go to midnight mass on Christmas eve, the Japanese ring in...
- Posted December 27, 2017
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Japanese couples sleep in separate beds, seldom kiss each other but many are happy in their marriages, says new survey.
One in three marriages in Japan leads to divorce. Many have cast doubt on...
- Posted November 21, 2017
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How people count with fingers in other countries
It’s indeed fascinating to know that although we all have a thumb, index, middle,...
- Posted November 2, 2017
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Kagurazaka, a charming mix of French and Japanese culture
Head for the slopes and alleys of Kagurazaka for a French-flavoured outing. The little...
- Posted October 26, 2017
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Ninja wannabes take a certification test in Japan
In Japan, if you want to be a certified NINJA, you need to take...
- Posted October 19, 2017
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MR. SUPERFLAT: Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is arguably one of the most prominent Japanese modern artists. The leader...
- Posted October 18, 2017
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Gearing up for the Natsu Matsuri
Gearing up for the natsu matsuri.
- Posted June 2, 2017
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Vintage photos of Samurai in the 19th century
These are beautiful vintage photographs of Samurais taken between 1863 and 1900 in Japan....
- Posted May 23, 2017
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Cultural immersion: Japan’s flowing somen noodles
Eating nagashi or flowing somen noodles in summer from a long bamboo gutter is...
- Posted May 20, 2017
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