I want to tell you about the fascinating Senbei!
Do You Know SENBEI? As you know, there are many fantastic foods in Japan. Sushi, Sake, Japanese sweets…. But I think something is forgotten! That is SENBEI! It is a …
How to Enjoy Japanese Winter
How do you spend wintertime in Japan? Today, I’m going to share how to enjoy Japanese winter locally instead of going to touristy places. If you want to see more …
Junishi- TheTwelve Signs of the Japanese Zodiac-
Has anyone heard of 十二支 (Juni-shi)? Junishi is the twelve animal signs of the Japanese zodiac that are used for directions and the almanac, which have been commonly used in …
“Akiyoshi” Fukui local yakitori restaurant
Do you know “yakitori?” It is one of the most famous Japanese foods and is eaten all over the world. Today, I would like to introduce a Fukui local yakitori …
A Carpet of Flowers 〜Living with Flowers〜 Part 2 : Fall and Winter
Introduction This will be a continuation from part 1. In this section, I will be introducing flowers that are commonly seen in fall and winter. In order to blooming flowers, …
On a Rainy Day
Do you like to ride a bicycle? Do you ride a bicycle on rainy days? Have you ever felt in danger riding a bicycle while holding an umbrella? Today I’ll …
Differences between Curry Rice and Curry Don
If you visit one of the Soba restaurants, especially in the Kanto area of Japan, you’ll notice that there are very similar dishes on the menu, ‘Curry Rice and Curry …
Japanese Slang
You won’t typically hear Japanese slang in formal places. However, you may use slang if you are a colleague or a good trading partner, and a lot of slang flies …
Wishing for Children’s Healthy Growth
The birth of a baby is a great joy for everyone. Every parent wishes for their children to be healthy and happy regardless of where they live. However, the rituals …
What is Gacha Gacha?
Why don’t you buy Gacha Gacha as a Japanese souvenir for your family and friends? I think it’s an iconic item of Japanese culture because we’re good at turning something …