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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.

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.

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

Un doux voyage dans les gourmandises au matcha
Découvrez le côté sucré du matcha avec des confiseries japonaises traditionnelles et modernes.

10 faits soigneusement sélectionnés pour épater vos amis fleuristes
Dazzle your friends with your cherry blossom knowledge with these 10 facts about sakura.





