Advantages and disadvantages of disposal chopsticks and eco-friendly chopsticks.
As awareness of environmental issues grows worldwide these days, issues such as garbage and food loss are increasingly being addressed also in the world of cooking. In honor of the...
Sayama tea, one of Japan's three best teas
Saitama Prefecture is one of the most famous tea growing areas in the Kanto region. The picking of new tea leaves begins in late April, and the famous product "SayamaTea"...
About the types of stainless steel
There are many types of metal such as steel, copper, aluminum, etc. Do you know there are various types of stainless although it is considered to be a single metal?...
How to make “Ohagi” to be eaten on the equinoctial week in spring
There is a custom in Japan to eat “Ohagi” on the equinoctial week in spring. “Ohagi” is made by wrapping cooked glutinous rice with red bean paste. We are explaining...
What is "White Day", a Japan-specific custom?
There is a special event called “White Day” on every March 14 in Japan. I introduce “White Day”, which is an event they give back the gifts to those who...
Maintenance of Handai and Ohitsu (Wooden Rice Container)
Appropriate handling and maintenance are required for wooden products such as Handai and Ohitsu (rice container). Here are the tips for handling before and after use, removal of stain, and...
How to Season a Wok
Iron woks need proper care before and after use. Today we will explain how to season a wok and daily care. Woks are coated with varnish on delivery, which needs...
Enrich Your Table with Sakura Tableware to Feel Spring!
In Japan, each season is associated with seasonal events, goods, etc., which you can find in daily life. In particular, “spring” has a positive meaning such as “new encounters or...
