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Japanese Otsumami: Easy Karaage Recipe & Izakaya Bites

Japanese Otsumami: Easy Karaage Recipe & Izakaya Bites

Japanese Otsumami: Easy Karaage Recipe & Izakaya Bites
Food / DiningCulture

Japanese Otsumami: Easy Karaage Recipe & Izakaya Bites

Enjoy a night in with otsumami, classic izakaya bar bites like yakitori and pickles, plus a quick and easy karaage recipe.

5 Motifs That Feel Like Japanese Summer
CultureArt / Craft

5 Motifs That Feel Like Japanese Summer

In this issue, we introduce five motifs that make you feel the summer in Japan, and suggest recommended items associated with each.

Japan’s Traditional Sparklers: The Behind-the-Scenes Story
Culture

Japan’s Traditional Sparklers: The Behind-the-Scenes Story

Discover the quiet beauty of Japan’s traditional sparklers, senko-hanabi, handheld fireworks.

Guide to Japanese Teaware
LifestyleCulture

Guide to Japanese Teaware

Discover essential Japanese teaware and create a serene, meaningful tea ritual rooted in tradition.

What Is Ukiyo-e? A Guide to Japan’s Iconic Woodblock Print Art
CultureArt / Craft

What Is Ukiyo-e? A Look into Japan’s Iconic Woodblock Print Art

Explore the beauty of ukiyo-e, from Edo-era art history to home goods inspired by Hokusai and Utamaro.

Street Eats & Summer Beats: Your Guide to Japan’s Festival Yatai
Food / DiningCultureTravel

Street Eats & Summer Beats: Your Guide to Japan’s Festival Yatai

Explore Japan’s summer festivals through yatai, vibrant food stalls serving takoyaki, kakigori, and more with festive flair.

Guide to Japanese Fans
LifestyleCulture

Guide to Japanese Fans

Explore the history, design, and cultural meaning behind Japanese fans, icons of tradition, performance, and craft.

7 Lucky Japanese Patterns
CultureArt / Craft

7 Lucky Japanese Patterns

Discover eight traditional Japanese patterns that are used in kimonos, crafts, and more, plus insights on their meanings.

A Modern Tokyo Family’s Life in a Traditional Japanese House
CultureTravel

A Modern Tokyo Family’s Life in a Traditional Japanese House

Learn how a Tokyo family transformed a 100-year-old kominka into a modern and traditional dream home.

12 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings
CultureArt / Craft

12 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings

Uncover the meanings of 12 Japanese lucky charms and discover gifts that celebrate the beauty of their symbolic designs.

Inside Chashitsu: The Japanese Tea Room
Culture

Inside Chashitsu: The Japanese Tea Room

Discover the essence of the Japanese tea room, where silence, design, and ritual create a serene retreat.

How Ramen Bowl Design Works: Exhibition Visit
CultureArt / CraftTravel

How Ramen Bowl Design Works: Exhibition Visit

Explore the “Art of the RAMEN Bowl” exhibit and discover how design and culture shape Japan’s beloved noodle dish.

The Surprising History of Yoshoku: Japanese Western Food
Food / DiningCulture

The Surprising History of Yoshoku: Japanese Western Food

Explore 5 yoshoku dishes that reinvented Western food with a twist of Japanese flair and surprising backstories.

Unraveling "Zen Gardens": The Art of Japanese Serenity
CultureTravel

Unraveling "Zen Gardens": The Art of Japanese Serenity

Discover the artistry of "Zen gardens," where nature, philosophy, and tradition shape spaces for reflection and peace.

The Art of Keinen Bika: How Japanese Crafts Age Gracefully
CultureArt / Craft

The Art of Keinen Bika: How Japanese Crafts Age Gracefully

Discover keinen bika, how Japanese crafts like ceramics and lacquerware grow more beautiful with time, wear, and care.

Guide to Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Ornaments
CultureInterior

Guide to Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Ornaments

Learn about kabuto samurai helmet ornaments, symbols of strength, artistry, and Japanese decor rooted in tradition.