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...
A perfect dish for serving guests! Chawanmushi (a Japanese savory steamed egg custard) recipe
Chawanmushi is a typical dish for serving guests in Japan. Served in small teacups, it is made of egg mixture, dashi and other ingredients for topping, all cooked in a...
A Japanese popular traditional dish! Inari Sushi Recipe
Inari sushi is prepared differently in the Kanto area (Tokyo), Kansai area (Osaka) and Tohoku area (Sendai). Be creative and enjoy different flavors of your choice. In this articleI will...
"Chirori", a mysterious sake server that brings out the flavor of sake
Atsukan (hot sake) warms your body and is one of the wintertime pleasures of the Japanese style. The "Chirori" is a traditional sake server that brings out the flavor of...
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...
What is "Maneki-neko", a figure of a beckoning cat?
If you have ever visited shops in the countryside in Japan, you have probably seen a beckoning cat at least once. It is a symbol of a thriving business, called...
Osechi-ryori, a traditional Japanese New Year's food
On New Year's Day, the most special of the year's festivities in Japan, people celebrate the New Year with their families or close friends by preparing Osechi-ryori as a special...
