Day: December 25, 2024

A plate of grilled nagaimo.

Nagaimo and Four More Amazing Vegetable Roots!

Root vegetables are one of the main ingredients commonly used in many traditional dishes and daily meals. So, let’s explore the most popular root vegetables in Japan, starting with nagaimo!

A plastic green snake next to wooden blocks spelling out the year 2025. This represents the Year of the Snake.

Year of the Snake: Moments in Japanese History!

What makes the Year of the Snake so exciting in Japan? The snake is a symbol of change, intelligence, and mystery. Over time, years connected to the snake have often been linked to important events in Japanese history.