Why does Japan's school year start in April instead of September?
Many students in Japan start a new chapter in life at the beginning of April. The Japanese school year ends in March and a new year starts in April. You...
Discover many designs of beautiful Mamezara plates in Kutani ware
Come in various designs, Mamezara plates are truly versatile and can be used in many different ways, as a plate for side dishes or as a decorative tray for placing...
A Yukihira pot without a handle? How to use Japanese functional cookware "Yattoko pot"
Yattoko pots are Japanese traditional cookware that are appreciated by chefs. Highly functional Yattoko pots are still well-appreciated today especially in restaurants where it is important to work efficiently. They...
A Japanese popular street snack "Obanyaki" enjoyed by all generations!
Obanyaki is a round disc-shaped stuffed pancake made of flour, eggs and sugar (or honey) filled with sweet azuki bean paste. It's been around for approximately 250 years in Japan....
How to take care of Japanese traditional "Shikki Lacquerware"
Japanese traditional lacquerware called "shikki" has been a part of Japanese culture since approximately 9000 years ago. Japanese lacquerware is one of the oldest traditional art crafts in the world....
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 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...
