How many holidays does Japan have, actually?
Why Travel to Japan on a Holiday? Here's What You Need to Know! You've probably heard people say, “Japanese people work too hard!” but did you know Japan actually has…
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14/11/2024
Medome: What is it? and How to?
Earthen pots (Donabe) made of clay have numerous tiny holes that are invisible to the eye. The role of the “Medome” is to coat these holes with starch. The sealing…
09/10/2024
Recipes with Salted Sakura (Sakura Tea)
Cherry Blossom Jelly and Cheese Mousse - Easy Spring Dessert Recipe Easy Sakura vanilla ice cream Baguette sandwich with cream cheese and prosciutto Cherry-scented turnip senmaizuke 1. Cherry Blossom Jelly…
03/10/2024
Fukagawa Seiji porcelain: Timeless beauty achieved through a combination of tradition and innovation
Fukagawa Seiji porcelain stands out for its history and beauty among the traditional Japanese crafts of Arita-yaki porcelain. The delicate painting on the translucent white porcelain continues to fascinate many…
05/08/2024
The history of Koransha, what makes it special
Koransha: Japanese Tradition and Innovation in Ceramics As a long-established pottery company representing Arita-yaki porcelain in Japan, Koransha is known worldwide for its history, tradition, and innovation. 300 years ago,…
01/08/2024
Hasami town: A welcoming town with traditional porcelain production and warmth of people
Hasamicho (Hasami town) is located inland in the center of Nagasaki Prefecture, and is the only municipality in Nagasaki Prefecture that does not face the sea. It is located 20…
17/07/2024
What is this dish?
People outside Japan are often surprised to know that less than 10 percent of Japanese households make sushi, especially nigiri-zushi (Nigiri). Nigiri-zushi is something that people go out to eat…
03/05/2021
Why is water-brewed tea recommended?
What kind of drinks do you usually drink? Although the amount of sugar consumed by people live in Norway is decreasing, we still see a lot of people drinking sweet…
22/04/2021
Enjoy the arrival of spring with organic salted cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms are a special flower for Japanese people. In spring, we see a lot of cherry blossom-based foods and cute products with cherry blossom motifs in Japan. Even at…
31/03/2021
Hina matsuri – Dolls/girls festival –
Hina Matsuri is an event to pray for the healthy growth of girls. It is also called "Momo no Sekku" (Peach Festival), and people decorate hina dolls, cherry blossoms, peach…
02/03/2021