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...
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...
Let's Enjoy Valentine's Day in Japanese Style with a Gift of Chocolates!
Valentine's Day is a day when people send gifts and their gratitude to their beloved ones. This custom originated from the religion of Christianity. However, Japan has its own custom...
Setsubun in Japan - Expeling Demons by Throwing Beans
Japan has a custom of bean throwing on Setsubun Day (the day before the calendrical beginning of spring) to drive out evil spirits. Today we are going to tell you...
How to Cook "Ozoni", a Traditional Japanese New Year Dish
In Japan, people eat various kinds of traditional New Year-related cuisine including Osechi and sea bream dishes, etc. Ozoni is one of Japanese traditional dishes for New Year’s. Today we...
A Japanese Traditional Custom to Wish Good Luck for the Coming Year － Eating Toshikohi Soba
Japan has a custom of eating Toshikoshi Soba (year-crossing noodles) on New Year’s Eve (“Omisoka” in Japanese). Today we are going to tell you about the reason and origin why we...
Let's cook Takoyaki for Halloween with Takoyaki Pan!
Halloween is an exciting event either for adults or kids. Kids must be looking forward to this annual event. We would like to share recipe of Halloween art Takoyaki using...
Notice of Summer Holidays
In Japan, we have summer holidays called "Obon" from August 8 to 16. It is believed that our ancestor's spirits will return home in Obon, and Obon is the most...
