YAMASA since 1645Founded in the early Edo periodYamasa Soy Sauce was founded in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, in 1645, at a time when the Edo Shogunate was inaugurated and Edo was undergoing great...
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Anime History #2: The Genealogy of “Kawaii” Created by Anime Heroines
The history of "kawaii," a word that originated in Japan, is deeply related to anime, Japan's representative subculture. In particular, it goes without saying that the many highly original anime...
Kyoto is in a Rush to open Luxury Hotels
In Kyoto, there are many old “Machiya” houses that are more than 100 years old, and if you go to the suburbs, you will find abundant greenery and nature. Now, New hotels that take advantage of the...
J-POP: The Most Talented Singer, KOJI TAMAKI’s Ultimate Tracks
Emotional, unrestrained, sometimes wild, but simple. That is the music of Koji Tamaki. Anzen-ChitaiKoji Tamaki's music career began with "Anzenchitai", which Band dominated the Japanese music scene...
The Laundress: The Best Tool Turning Life’s Chores into Enjoyable Experiences
About The LaundressPremium Fabric Care BrandTHE LAUNDRESS is a specialty brand of fabric care that started in New York in March 2004. The brand offers stylish and environmentally friendly fabric...
Tamagotchi: Evolving Digital Mobile Pets
This November 2021, Tamagotchi will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its launch. The distributor, Bandai, has announced the release of a new model, Tamagotchi Smart, to commemorate this 25th...
6 Cooking-Themed Anime to know Japanese Food Culture
Japan, with its long north-south axis, four seasons, and being surrounded by the sea, has a diverse food culture rooted in its rich climate, people's spirituality, and history, while skillfully...
Three Ultimate Forms of Soybeans changed
“Washoku”, the traditional dietary culture of the Japanese, was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2013 and is attracting attention from all over the world. Tofu, Natto...
Black Tea Culture of The World
The great turning point for Black Tea came in the 19th century. After the discovery of Assam, a more suitable tea tree for tea, and the process of tea production, tea cultivation started all over...
Three Ultimate “Gekiga” Works of Takao Saito
On September 24, 2021, the Japanese Gekiga artist, Takao Saito, passed away at the age of 84. We pray for his soul resting in peace and would like to introduce three of the best works left by...
Anti-aging by Artery Maintenance
Blood vessels circulate blood throughout the body, delivering nutrients and oxygen, and collecting waste products. When blood flows smoothly, metabolism is promoted and the body's health and youth...
Seven recommended brands of Gamaguchi products
”Gamaguchi” is a general term for a bag with a mouthpiece, which resembles the mouth(Guchi) of a frog (Gama). It seems to have originated in the 19th century when a merchant for the Japanese...
Funny, Kawaii, and Thoughtful Frogs
Frogs are amphibian animals that are distributed on every continent except Antarctica, and about 7,000 species have been identified around the world. Their large eyes are humorous and full of a...
Three Factors for Good Brewing Tea
We believe that tea is an all-around tool that gives us many Wellness-related benefits.Three Great Benefits of Drinking TeaBrewing good tea is exactly the same as earning the right to get this...
Two Gundam TV Anime Works
More than 40 years have passed since the Gundam series first appeared in this world, but it has not lost its luster. The appeal of this pinnacle of Japanese animation can be fully appreciated by...
King of City Pop! The wonderful world surrounding Eiichi Ohtaki
A Long VacationThere is a type of pop music unique to Japan that uses a colorful sense of color to depict sophisticated urban scenes with a sentimental melancholy. In recent years, it has been...
Exploring Japan’s Unique Culture, City Pop Music
There is a type of pop music unique to Japan that depicts sophisticated urban scenes with a colorful sense and a sentimental melancholy. In recent years, it has been described as "City Pop," and is...
The top of Japanese anime, Demon Slayer(Kimetsu-no-Yaiba)
The 2020 movie "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu-no-Yaiba the Movie Mugen Train" was an unprecedented hit. It has become a work that will remain in the history of Japanese cinema. Here is a brief synopsis of...
Japanese checker design “Ichimatsu-Moyo” fits from luxury to daily necessities
What’s Ichimatsu-Moyo?“Ichimatsu-Moyo” is the name of a checkered design that has historically been loved all over the world. It is a pattern in which the eyes of the lattice are lined up in...
The Undiscovered World of Haniwa
It seems that the Haniwa that were enshrined in tombs during the Kofun period is still evolving after more than 1,000 years.What’s Haniwa?Haniwa is a Terracotta Tomb Figurine made to be placed in a...
Natural Cleaning and Care with Hakka Oil
Hakka oil is inexpensive to obtain, yet its uses are versatile and all-purpose.What’s Hakka Oil?Hakka oil is an essential oil extracted from the Japanese species of Hakka (Japanese mint), which...
Why Black Tea goes well with Food
People do not just eat, they have the desire and wisdom to do well. Good taste is "to forget". Black Tea is the ultimate item to practice this.Tea is loved by diners around the worldFood alone...
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[Anime History #1]Two Anime Works set in Universe boosted the Expansion of “Japanime”
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Japanese anime was popularized by the works of the 1970s. In particular, “Space Battleship YAMATO” and “Mobile Suit GUNDAM” changed the generational...
3 Ideas of Bath Relaxation for your Mind and Body
Soak in a Bath, not just a Shower. The more you do this, the more relaxed you will be during and after your bath.Benefits of taking a BathOne of the most popular effects of bathing is the warming...
Masking Tape decorates your Life with Kawaii
With its colorful colors and cute patterns, masking tape is an essential item that can be easily applied to letters and wrapping, and leaves no marks when removed.Stick it on, peel it off, it's fun...
Bamboo brings Richness to your Life
The Japanese people have a deep relationship with bamboo, even from a global perspective. This is because bamboo has excellent functionality as a living tool and also because it can be used to...
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[Inden]The Oldest Leather Product Brand In the World
Speaking of the world's oldest leather goods brand, "DELVAUX" is famous, but there is also a deer leather Product brand in Japan that quietly exists as a traditional craft. That brand is...
Fermented Foods to Help Improve The Health of Your Intestine
The intestine has its own neural network, also known as the "Second Brain," and can operate independently without any commands from the brain. The “Brain-Gut Connection” is a term used to describe...
3 Ways to make Yoga a Daily Habit
By now, people almost know that practicing Yoga can have a positive effect on your body. We will not go into the details of the benefits of continued Yoga practice, as they can be found on various...
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[Brita]Good Tea comes from Good Water
There are several important points to consider when making a good cup of tea. These include choosing good quality tea leaves or favorite ones, and learning how to steam both tea leaves and tea bags....
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[decole]Smart Watch Holder
Decole Corporation (https://decole.co.jp/) is a general merchandise manufacturer that develops a large number of completely original products, such as items that are useful for daily use, and ones...
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[Stelton]Stylish Thermos “Vacuum Jug” from Denmark
Stelton’s Vacuum Jugs have vacuum between the doubly applied glass layers, so the hot drinks keep hot and the cold ones, too. In addition to being eco and safe without using electricity, this form...
Sanrio Character Awards 2021!
A vote for the Sanrio Character Awards is being held at Sanrio, which is the pioneer of Japan's Mini Character with Hello Kitty. This year, the 36th, 80 characters entered and 27 characters in the...
What the Symposium about Tea and Health wanted to say.
On April 15, 2021, a symposium on green tea and health was held in Kyoto. This symposium is held regularly, but this time there was a lecture on the effectiveness for COVID-19 and the efforts of...
Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibition in Spring 2021.
Ikenobo held the Spring Ikebana Exhibition at Mar. 19-22, 2021. We will report on the history of the Ikebana and the scene of the exhibition.the Top of “Ikebana”People living in Japan came into...
ICHIZAWA SHINZABURO HANPU bags step to abroad online sales.
In the spring of 2021, ICHIZAWA SHINZABURO HANPU began their Bags selling online abroad. It's a long-awaited news that's extremely pleasing for Canvas Bags fans.Not changed since 1905."ICHIZAWA...
The best way to design your Mind and Body.
Japanese national sport, "sumo," has the term "Shin-Gi-Tai". This means a concept that can boost you up to the fullest when All of Shin (spirit), Gi(technique), and Tai(physique) are well balanced....
What Wabi-Sabi can bring to your Spirit
"Wabi-Sabi" is a very difficult concept to express in words. The Japanese Language Dictionary explains that the “Wabi” is calm and lonely in simplicity, while the "Sabi" is old and not special, but...
“KAWAII” has traced the Roots of Japanese Aesthetics.
"Kawaii," a term that has been widely enjoyed in the United States. As you know, this is the word that was born in Japan, but it is very interesting because the origin and transition of the word, as...
Three great Benefits of drinking Tea.
What BLUE SELECT can’t help loving, that's “Tea”.Here, we will recommend you three Benefits of wellness that tea brings to you.1. Relaxing effectThe main ingredients contained in tea are Caffeine,...
IAP for Ultimate Special Recovery
In today’s busy world, it is hard to find people sho can live without “Fatigue”. Fatigue can have a negative impact on our daily lives in many ways.However, if you leave it untreated, fatigue will...
NEWS: EXPORTS OF 2020 JAPANESE GREEN TEA REACHED RECORD HIGHS.
In 2020, when COVID-19 became widespread worldwide, Japan's exports of green tea reached record highs in both volume and value. According to the Trade Statistics of the Ministry of Finance, the...