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Three Unique Japanese Summer Festivals
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August 30, 2022
Three Unique Japanese Summer Festivals

Every summer, hundreds of local festivals known as...

Guide to Ekiben: Local Japanese Bento Boxes to Enjoy During Train Rides
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July 28, 2022
Guide to Ekiben: Local Japanese Bento Boxes to Enjoy During Train Rides

A trip to Japan is incomplete without trying...

Guide to Okinawa Omiyage: Must Try Souvenirs from the Tropical Islands of Japan
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June 22, 2022
Guide to Okinawa Omiyage: Must Try Souvenirs from the Tropical Islands of Japan

Japan’s southernmost prefecture Okinawa is known for its...

Moritsuke: The Art of Japanese Plating
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May 24, 2022
Moritsuke: The Art of Japanese Plating

If you’ve spent time in a kitchen (or...

Mottainai: Let Nothing Go To Waste
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May 03, 2022
Mottainai: Let Nothing Go To Waste

Made popular outside of Japan in 2005 in...

Sustainability in Japan: Preserving Traditions for Future Generations
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April 13, 2022
Sustainability in Japan: Preserving Traditions for Future Generations

As time passes, Japan is seeing many of...

How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Green Tea
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February 22, 2022
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Green Tea

The different types of green tea vary based...

Ohanami: The Transient Beauty of Cherry Blossoms
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February 05, 2022
Hanami: The Transient Beauty of Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Springtime in Japan is associated with both beginning and...

Michi-no-Eki
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January 30, 2022
Michi-no-Eki: A Road Connecting Locals and Visitors Throughout Japan

Michi-no-eki (lit. “roadside station”) are government-designated facilities found...

Izakaya: Japanese Pubs Serving Food, Drinks and Laughter
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January 08, 2022
Izakaya: Japanese Pubs Serving Food, Drinks and Laughter

Reddish orange lanterns glow softly in the dark...

Katakana: Spotting Western Foods Written in Japanese - Kokoro Care Packages
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December 21, 2021
Katakana: Spotting Western Foods Written in Japanese

Katakana is generally used for foreign names and...

Way to use rice water
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December 17, 2021
What is Rice Water and How Can We Use It?

“Rice water” is the leftover water from rinsing...