Japan comes alive in summer with spectacular matsuri. Take our quiz to see how much you know about Japan’s festival culture.
Dating back to 1733, this impressive fireworks competition is a yearly tradition in Tokyo. But from fire to famine, this event’s history is anything but
Most visitors to Japan are curious about the culture, especially Japanese cuisine. One of the most common questions they have in mind is what do Japanese people eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Manju and mochi are both kinds of traditional Japanese sweets, called wagashi. While at first glance, these wagashi may seem similar, they are actually quite different.
It’s a staple festival treat decorated with eye-catching designs & colors. But where did it come from?
If you are in Japan, or have visited Japan, you may have noticed how Japanese people seemingly pay attention to minute details in anything and everything. It’s hard not to wonder how they make everything look so perfect. Even the Japanese dinner table is done with the utmost perfection Japan is known for.
Mikoshi, a common sight at festivals, are beautiful & intricate religious objects believed to contain the spirit of a shrine.
Food stalls (yatai) are a joy of Tokyo summer, where there is always something delicious to try.
Tokyo’s Three Great Festivals of Edo are so named as they were initially held when the city was still called Edo (1603-1868).
Raku ware is a form of traditional Japanese ceramics. Raku pottery is most often seen in the form of chawan tea bowls (Japanese tea bowls), the bowls used in Japanese tea ceremonies.
Japanese bread is loved by many around the world. Though bread isn’t really a traditional food item in Japan, that didn’t deter Japanese people from experimenting with it.
These traditional Japanese sweets are a local specialty which were developed on the island itself. With red bean filling, they are in the same family as snacks like taiyaki or dorayaki. However, with a cake-like texture and an adorable leaf design, momiji manju are a must-try if you visit Hiroshima.
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