Ohagi & Botamochi, Japanese Seasonal Treats
General Description of Ohagi and Botamochi Ohagi and Botamochi are traditional Japanese sweets made from glutinous rice covered with sweet red bean paste. These sweet rice balls are called different …
How to enjoy soup curry
What food do you think of when it comes to Sapporo? As you know, there are many attractive meals such as miso-flavored ramen, Genghis Khan, and raw seafood on rice. …
Three Best Bookstores in Kyoto
Introduction What comes to mind when you hear the word KYOTO? Temples, Kimono, or Japanese traditional sweets? You are absolutely right! However, there is one more thing that makes your …
Enjoying Yukata in Summer: A Guide to Rental Casual Kimono Services
Yukata, a popular and casual summer kimono, is something that many people want to try. Today, let’s talk about rental services that make it easy to enjoy wearing a yukata. …
What are your most nostalgic snacks?
Hi, everyone! I’m Mikaze! Welcome back to my blog ! What are your memories of favorite snacks with important people in your life?For example, eating chocolate with cousins, candy or …
5 Things Japanese Cultural Differences in the Workplace
Each company has a unique culture as I’ve seen from working for a long time. Especially, from the perspective of foreigners, there might be weird culture in our workplace. There …
Enjoy Ashiyu with a beautiful view
Have you ever heard of the Japanese word “ashiyu 足湯” that means footbath? Ashiyu are often available in hot spring facilities or at hot springs in hot spring resorts, but …
Household Chores Unique to Japan
Do you like housework? Housework is an essential part of our lives, but the way we do it varies from country to country. In this article, I would like to …
The Unique Curriculum at School in Japan
In Japan, school starts in April. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 attend elementary school. During these six years, children learn and develop a lot, both physically and …
The Hozuki Ichi Festival and the Arrival of Summer
The Hozuki Ichi festival is a traditional summer event held annually at the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. This vibrant festival has been celebrated since the Edo period and takes …