Tokyo is the capital and gateway to Japan and voted "the best city in the world" (Conde Nast Traveler, 2021). It is a very multifaceted and attractive city, possessing a historic downtown that has...
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Japanese Rice Snack “Beika” filling in Both your Wellness and Desire for Sweets
Recently, Wheat prices have increased. This is not only due to a surge in demand caused by the increase in the world population, but also to major changes in world affairs. On such occasions, rice,...
Japanese Top Three Kitchen Knives-Producing Cities and Their Recommended Brands
Japanese culture has recently been attracting a lot of attention abroad. Anime and other subcultures are popular, but Japanese food is extremely popular due to the growing health consciousness. And...
Why is Zen Buddhism Desired by Executive Leaders?
Do you know that Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, was heavily influenced by Zen? Apple products, such as iPhone, are highly regarded not only for their functionality and usability, but also for their...
“JanKen” is a Game Deciding who wins Most Fairly Between Adults and Children
What do you use when you want to decide something or play a simple game? Like the positional decision made before a football match, a coin toss is often held in the Western, while in Japan, “Janken”...
Takeshi Kitano Comedian Rhapsody
"Takeshi Kitano" is a film director who has made a name for himself as "the world's Kitano". He has another name, which is "Beat Takeshi "as a Comedian. The Last Comedian of Asakusa, "Beat...
Finding Cool and Beautiful J-POP Music from Anime Ending Songs(Part1)
Japanese anime is widely popular throughout the world. Its existence is now synonymous with “Cool Japan.” An essential part of the excitement of anime is the anime songs that are played during...
Watch Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon, Again
Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon won the Golden Lion Venice Film Festival in 1951. Although it is a monochrome film, its visual beauty has never gone out of fashion. And, the film's unique narrative...
Darth Vader’s Kawaii Arrangements by Japanese Unique Items
“I am your father.” This line was uttered in the film Star Wars Episode Ⅴ: The Empire Strikes Back when he hunted down the protagonist Luke Skywalker and forced him to become his apprentice. The...
The List of Japanese Era Name “Gengo” Generates Interest in their History and Culture
Japanese “Gengo” is the only culture in the world that has been handed down only in Japan as era names. The 248th "Reiwa" is currently in use, but a look back at the past era names may provide some...
Vermicular: A Japanese Cookware Bland Making Your Cooking Beloved and Better
A small-town factory that was on the verge of bankruptcy is about to revolutionize global cooking with its innovative technology. It is Vermicular. About Vermicular Sibling Business Owners Who Saved...
Knowledge of Frying Pan Materials Promotes Your Wellness
Frying pans are the most frequently used cooking utensils. In particular, they have many types with a depth of 5-6 cm, which can be used not only for stir-frying but also for simmering and...
The 2022 Sanrio Character Awards, “Colorful”
Voting for the "2022 Sanrio Character Awards" has begun on April 8, 2022. The focus will be on whether Cinnamoroll, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, will win the award again this...
J-POP: Seven Selected Japanese Tracks and Albums of Ever-Beloved Teresa Teng
On May 8, 1995, Teresa Teng, one of the most famous singers of the 20th century, passed away. Her funeral was held in Taipei, as a state one, and it is said that over 30,000 fans from all over the...
Anime History #3: Japanese Crazy Sports “SPOCON” Anime
In the 1960-70’s, the world was shaken by the Cold War between East and West, while Japan enjoyed remarkable development due to its rapid economic growth. Spocon, born at this time, was a symbol of...
J-ROCK: Tomoyasu Hotei’s Legend Story as a top Japanese Guitarist
Tomoyasu Hotei is a guitarist who can greedily take in all genres of music, digest them all in his mind, and dye it his own color. He says his roots are in the influence of David Bowie, whom he...
J-Movie: Hokusai Films
In Japan, prominent historical figures tend to be the subject of book and film adaptations. Surprisingly, however, no entertainment based on Hokusai has appeared. Hokusai(2021)The frustrations and...
European Artists inspired by Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is one of the most notable ukiyo-e artists of recent years, and was the only Japanese selected as “The 100 most important people of the millennium by Life...
Beautiful Cello Sounds of 3 Composers for Healing your Mind
It was not until the 18th century that the current style and performance of the cello was actually established. In the 18th century, its works were written by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, and...
J-POP: Yuming’s Tracks on Ghibli’s Fantasies
With her highly fashionable melodies and unique, realistic lyrics, Yuming is one of the pioneering female singer-songwriters. Her style, called "new music," was established as a completely new genre...