Osechi: Japan's Traditional Family Meal
The most culturally significant holiday in Japan is New Year's. Read more to learn about the traditional foods eaten on New Year's.
Energize and Revitalize Yourself This Summer
The summer heat can drain you of energy fast. Learn about a nutrition-packed Japanese food traditionally eaten at the height of the summer heat.
Tanabata, a romantic summer festival
Enjoy a traditional festival of love, hope and dreams with a refreshing Japanese noodle.
Making Homemade Japanese Fruit Liqueur
Summer in Japan means ripe plums. Learn how to use those plums to make delicious umeshu.
10 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas
We have chosen 10 great Mother's day gift ideas for you to choose from. Whether it is for first-time moms or retired moms who are enjoying more free time, we have...
What is Botamochi that Japanese people eat during Ohigan?
In Japan where people enjoy the change of seasons throughout the year, we celebrate "Shunbun no hi (Vernal Equinox Day)" that marks the beginning of spring. Vernal equinox day is...
3 Dishes for celebrating "Hinamatsuri", a Japanese Doll Festival
On March 3, we celebrate the traditional festival "Hinamatsuri" in Japan. Hinamatsuri has a long tradition of displaying beautiful dolls and enjoying delicious festival dishes. We will tell you about...
How to make "Eho-maki", a standard food for Setsubun
In Japan, there is a custom of eating Eho-maki (uncut sushi rolls for good luck) on Setsubun (the last day of winter). Setsubun, a uniquely Japanese annual event, is a...
