Culture

Sip and Savor: Undiscovered Japanese Teas

Uncover Japan's hidden tea gems, including genmaicha and sakuracha, and learn how to pair them with traditional teaware.

Tracing the History of Tuna in Japan

Trace the history of tuna in Japan and discover how it became one of Japan's most prized culinary ingredients.

5 Recommended Items for Kimono Lovers: Blending Tradition with Modern Elegance

Discover five unique gifts that feature kimono motifs or aesthetics, perfect for lovers of Japanese fashion or kimono.

La saveur des âges : les cornichons japonais

Learn all about Japanese pickles with our guide to tsukemono, covering pickling methods, common ingredients, and more.

No Knife, No Cuisine: All About Japanese Kitchen Knives

Explore our guide to Japanese kitchen knives. Learn about different types, their history, and their unique uses.

Toguri Museum of Art: Enchanted by the Beauty of Nabeshima and Kinrande

Explore the Toguri Museum, known for its beautiful collection of Hizen porcelain, including Imari and Nabeshima ware.

Menus alléchants à base de tofu du passé

Explore tofu’s culinary past with recipes from the Edo-period cookbook, Tofu Hyakuchin, with dishes still popular today.

Understanding the Differences: Kimono vs Yukata

Learn about the unique roles of kimono and yukata in Japanese culture, their history, and their distinct differences.

Nô et Kabuki : un aperçu des arts du spectacle traditionnels japonais

Learn about Noh and Kabuki, Japan's traditional performing arts, with our guide on origins, tips, theaters 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.

Sunlit Geshi: Observing Japan's Summer Solstice

Learn about Geshi, the Japanese summer solstice, celebrated with rich cultural traditions and unique regional cuisines.

Changement de tatami

Explore the history and cultural significance of tatami mats, and how they help maintain ancient Japanese traditions.

Japanese Food Displays: What Makes It Look So Real

Learn about Japanese fake food replicas at Iwasaki Be-I, and how they perform the entire process from molding to shaping.

Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi

Kutani ware master Kitamura Takashi speaks on his journey and taking inspiration from Edo-period ships and Japan’s seas.

Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled

Learn about kitamaebune, Edo-period merchant ships that sailed Japan's seas and inspired master artisan Kitamura Takashi.

Japanese Wedding Traditions and Customs: 5 Unfamiliar and Unique Practices

Découvrez cinq coutumes de mariage traditionnelles japonaises uniques, des certificats de mariage au yomeiri-dogu symbolique, et plus encore.