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Exploring Osaka's Kitchen with Food Curator Yoko
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March 19, 2025
Exploring Osaka's Kitchen with Japanese Food Curator, Yoko

We've partnered with the wonderful team over at...

Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of ink printing fish
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March 19, 2025
Gyotaku: The Precursor to Trophy Fish Photos

Gyotaku, the art of ink printing fish, is...

Wasei Eigo, Japanese words adopted from Western cultures
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March 19, 2025
Wasei Eigo: A Unique Take on English

Known by many names including Japanese English, Japanified...

Kishimen, a Nagoya specialty noodle soup dish
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March 07, 2025
7 Unique Eats to Try When Visiting Nagoya

Visiting Nagoya? Here are some of the must-try...

Okinawan shisa (guardian lion/ dog) on a rooftop with clear blue sky in the background
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March 07, 2025
Kugani Kutuba: Okinawan Wisdom Through Uchinaaguchi Proverbs

Uchinaaguchi, the indigenous language of Okinawa, has a...

Bento box featuring decoratively cut vegetables
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March 07, 2025
Mukimono and Kazarigiri: The Delicate Art of Decorative Food Cutting

In traditional Japanese cuisine the beauty is often...

Display of yachimun pottery plates and dishes featuring blue, white, and brown glazes
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March 06, 2025
Yachimun: Wonderful and Whimsical Okinawan Pottery

Dating back to the days of the Ryukyu...

Mother smiling and hold her baby in the air
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March 05, 2025
The Kira Kira Name Trend: Unusual Baby Names in Japan

What's in a name? The kira-kira name trend...

A girl is relaxing and listening to music with headphones
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March 05, 2025
The Art of Atmosphere: Kankyo Ongaku, Japan's Environmental Music

Kankyo ongaku, or "environment music," is a serene...

The artwork of the front and back of the new F series paper bills for Japan's yen, issued in 2024, are displayed on a table.
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February 25, 2025
Beyond the Bills: The Iconic Imagery of Japanese Yen Past and Present

Explore the iconic imagery of Japanese banknotes past...

Goya, also known as bitter melon, is a popular longevity food in Okinawa despite its odd bumpy appearance.
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February 25, 2025
Goya: Bitter Melon

Bitter melon, also known as goya or nigauri...

A couple wearing traditional Japanese wedding attire exchange rings during a wedding ceremony.
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February 25, 2025
The Evolving Landscape of Japanese Wedding Traditions

Modern Japanese weddings blend traditional Shinto practices with...