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What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving

What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving

What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving
LifestyleCulture

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
Culture

Sunlit Geshi: Observing Japan's Summer Solstice

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

Tatami Change
Culture

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
Food / DiningCulture

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
CultureArt / Craft

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
Culture

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
LifestyleCulture

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.

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Journey Through the Chabako Tea Ceremony
CultureArt / Craft

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Journey Through the Chabako Tea Ceremony

Learn about the history, use, and significance of chabako, wooden boxes used to hold tools for Japanese tea ceremonies.

Do You Really Know Japanese Wagyu Beef?
Food / DiningCulture

Do You Really Know Japanese Wagyu Beef?

Explore the unique flavors, meticulous rearing, and rich history of wagyu, or Japanese beef, which includes Kobe Beef.

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series:  A Deep Dive into the Tea Master's Philosophy
Culture

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Deep Dive into the Tea Master's Philosophy

Explore the philosophy behind the practice of chado, or the Japanese tea ceremony, with expert Kitajima Ritsuko.

On Tango-no-Sekku, We Celebrate the Health of Our Growing Boys!
Culture

On Tango-no-Sekku, We Celebrate the Health of Our Growing Boys!

We celebrate Boy's Day on the same day as Children's Day, with fun activities like flying koinobori and eating sweets.

A Bite of Spring: The Journey through Japanese Sakura Desserts
Food / DiningCulture

A Bite of Spring: The Journey through Japanese Sakura Desserts

Discover the flavors of Japan's cherry blossom season with delectable wagashi desserts like sakura mochi and hanami dango.

The Shogun's Table — What Did Ieyasu Eat?
Food / DiningCulture

The Shogun's Table — What Did Ieyasu Eat?

Discover the unique meals of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's iconic Edo period leader and inspiration for Shogun’s Toranaga.

Beauty Secrets of Ume and Sakura: Discover at Japanese Cosmetic Museum
CultureTravel

Beauty Secrets of Ume and Sakura: Discover at Japanese Cosmetic Museum

We visit the Beni Museum, named after the brilliant red hue made of safflower.

A Sweet Journey into Matcha Treats
Food / DiningCulture

Un doux voyage dans les gourmandises au matcha

Découvrez le côté sucré du matcha avec des confiseries japonaises traditionnelles et modernes.

10 Cherry-picked Facts to Wow Your Blossom Buddies
LifestyleCulture

10 faits soigneusement sélectionnés pour épater vos amis fleuristes

Dazzle your friends with your cherry blossom knowledge with these 10 facts about sakura.