In recent years, Japanese food has become popular both at home and abroad. This won the hearts of foreign athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Tourists to Japan seek out and visit food places that...
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Sep 22, 2024 Foods
In recent years, Japanese food has become popular both at home and abroad. This won the hearts of foreign athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Tourists to Japan seek out and visit food places that...
Aug 17, 2024 Mind-Body Design
In Japan, “Sayu” is now gradually becoming popular. Because this is so effective for well-being with little cost. Furthermore, the use of certain traditional Japanese crafts for making "Sayu"...
May 3, 2024 Care
Traveling is really good. It brings us unexpected encounters. This article is about one miracle amenity we encountered in our travel. One Miracle Found in a Travel DestinationNov 2023, Staying...
Mar 3, 2024 Crafts, deep Kyoto, Shops
Have you ever heard of “Tea Caddy”? This thing, called “Chazutsu” in Japanese, is a daily commodity for Japanese green tea drinkers. This article will introduce one traditional Kyoto craft company...
Dec 1, 2023 Entertainment
On October 8, 2023, the singer Shinji Tanimura, who had long supported and developed Japanese pops music, passed away at the age of 74. No other song in the J-POP would have been loved as long as...
Hario is a glass manufacturer that has supported the sustainability of specialty coffee with their heatproof glass, HARIO Glass®. However, they are also ambitious in their proposals about our food...
The beverage which are loved and drunk by people all over the world is Coffee. “The Specialty Coffees”, which beans with unique flavor profiles is produced by special geographic microclimates, have...
Aug 6, 2023 Shops
Do you know that Japan had been ever called the island of Gold, “Zipangu”? When you finish reading this post, you might find the gold for your business. What the World is Buying in Japan”Japan as...
Jun 9, 2023 Entertainment
Aggretsuko is so popular on Netflix, now. This anime, which shows cute Sanrio animal characters, actually asks questions about social issues. If you know any young people who are tired of their...
Jun 3, 2023 Anime, Entertainment, mini Chara
Aggretsuko is so popular on Netflix, now. This anime, which shows cute Sanrio animal characters, actually asks questions about social issues. If you know any young people who are tired of their...
Apr 14, 2023 WABISABI Culture
A rosacea flower that is in full bloom for only about two weeks at most is the cherry blossom. In Japan, this is called “Sakura”. As spring comes, Sakura blooming forecasts are reported on news...
Apr 3, 2023 Arts, deep Kyoto
Spring arrives with many flowers in bloom after cold winter. At the center of Kyoto in March, many Ikebana creators try to make another flower bloom to express what they have ever achieved. Ikenobo...
Feb 18, 2023 Entertainment, Music
The coined word “J-POP” was born in 1989, which referred to a Japanese music genre with Western Pop and Rock influences. Especially, the stylish and distinctive melodies that existed in the 1980s...
Feb 10, 2023 Tableware, Teaware
In Japan, many kilns have existed since ancient times, producing unique ceramics and porcelain that make the most of the local soil. In modern times, they have also blended cultures from other...
Jan 20, 2023 Mind-Body Design
It may seem that to eat with chopsticks alone is very difficult, but once you can get the hang of how to use, the barrier is easier to overcome than you might think. And most importantly, the...
Dec 27, 2022 Anime
Recently, there has been an abnormal demand for discontinued sports cars, which were sold by various Japanese automobile manufacturers in the 1980-90s. Their sales prices are said to easily exceed...
Dec 3, 2022 Life, TEA-Learning
Matcha is an essential part of the tea ceremony in Japan and a superfood in the U.S., but the shape, “powder” has made it difficult for them to drink. However, a passionate man with a machine is...
Nov 28, 2022 Entertainment
Kabuki On Demand, the official paid video distribution service for Kabuki, has begun distribution to overseas markets on 1st Nov. 2022. The first distribution is scheduled to 9 regions, Australia,...
Oct 28, 2022 Entertainment
On 6 November 1989, at 6:45pm, an actor passed away at age 40. His name is Yusaku Matsuda. Black Rain TM & Copyright (C) 1989 by Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. TM,(R)...
Oct 10, 2022 Anime
Have you ever heard of the animation “Grentizer”? This work is one of the Mazinger series. In Japan, Mazinger Z is well-known, but in the Arab world and Europe, the Grendizer is better. The author...
Sep 23, 2022 Entertainment, Music
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...
Sep 9, 2022 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 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...
Jul 19, 2022 Fitness
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...
Jul 8, 2022 WABISABI Culture
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”...
Jul 1, 2022 Entertainment
"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...
Jun 11, 2022 Entertainment, Music
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...
Jun 4, 2022 Entertainment
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...
May 27, 2022 mini Chara
“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...
May 22, 2022 WABISABI 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...
May 4, 2022 Shops
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...
Apr 21, 2022 Foods
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...
Apr 12, 2022 mini Chara
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...
Apr 9, 2022 Entertainment
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...
Apr 3, 2022 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...
Mar 19, 2022 Entertainment
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...
Mar 14, 2022 Entertainment
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...
Mar 9, 2022 Arts
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...
Mar 5, 2022 Relaxation
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...
Feb 27, 2022 Entertainment
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...
Feb 20, 2022 Stationery
Japanese stationery is elaborate and of high quality, and is highly regarded around the world. There are also many kawaii products, which are highly popular among children. Here we would like to...
Feb 13, 2022 Entertainment
Shibugaki-Tai broke new ground as an idol group, and more than 30 years after their breakup, they have continued to maintain their presence in Japanese entertainment. Here, we would like to take a...
Feb 8, 2022 WABISABI Culture
Sushi is a dish that is extremely popular in Japan and is known as the "Japanese sole food". Not only that Sushi goes around on the conveyor belt, but also around the world in different forms. Let's...
Jan 29, 2022 Foods
Do you know how long the average life expectancy of Japanese people is? According to 2020's data, men are 81.64 years old, rank 2 in the world, and women are 87.74 years old, top in the world. One...
Jan 22, 2022 Shops
Matcha is recognized as a superfood, and there are several centers in Japan that produce incredibly high quality, rich and fragrant matcha powder.Among them, Yame-Cha has always been called the best...
Jan 14, 2022 Leaves
Matcha is now known worldwide, being sold in coffee shops, supermarkets specializing in organic products, and even across the ocean in Western countries. In particular, matcha is attracting...
Jan 7, 2022 Entertainment
There is a manga artist in Japan who made her debut in the 1970s and still has a strong presence. Her name is Rumiko Takahashi. The world view of her manga is unique and continues to be loved and...
Dec 29, 2021 Leaves
Matcha is now known worldwide, being sold in coffee shops, supermarkets specializing in organic products, and even across the ocean in Western countries. In particular, matcha is attracting...
Dec 25, 2021 Entertainment
The shogun, wearing a gold kimono, his face painted white, and his hair tied up in "Cyon-Mage", dances a spectacular dance with his "Koshimoto" dancers, known as "Matsuken Samba". The joyful and...
Dec 19, 2021 Leaves
Matcha is now known worldwide, being sold in coffee shops, supermarkets specializing in organic products, and even across the ocean in Western countries. In particular, matcha is attracting...