Every year on November 22, Japan celebrates "Good Couple Day," a special occasion to reaffirm the bond between married couples and show appreciation for one another. The day gets its…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…