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Slurping Summer: Noodle Dishes Loved in Japan
Stay cool this summer with Japan's favorite cold noodles. Learn about refreshing somen, soba, udon, and hiyashi chuka.

Enjoy the Summer Season: Introducing the Perfect Gift Ideas
Discover Japanese gifts perfect for summer, featuring treasures like Edo glass bowls and Bizen wind bells, and more.

What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving
Learn about ochugen, the Japanese tradition of midyear gift-giving. Explore its history, timing, and the perfect gifts.

A Refreshing Table: Recommended Blue Dinnerware for the Summer Season
Welcome summer with a selection of blue Japanese tableware, perfect for adding a refreshing touch to your table.

Sunlit Geshi: Observing Japan's Summer Solstice
Learn about Geshi, the Japanese summer solstice, celebrated with rich cultural traditions and unique regional cuisines.

Embracing Early Summer with Bamboo Shoot Donabe Rice
As the warmth of May ushers in, tables are adorned with fresh seasonal vegetables, where bamboo shoots take center stage.

Delightful Summer Treats to Go with Your Tableware
Discover delightful ways to pair Japanese summer sweets with handmade tableware.

Ready for Hot Summer: Making Umeboshi (Pickled Plum)
This is a memory from my elementary school days, on the day of the school sports festival.