During hot summer days in Japan, people use an uchiwa. With its paddle-like shape, the uchiwa is a handheld fan, providing a refreshing breeze with a simple wrist flick.
Jasmine, or sanpin tea, is a popular beverage among the people of Okinawa, who are well-known for their long life expectancy. Okinawa also offers guava tea, mugwort tea, turmeric tea, goya tea, and cat whiskers tea.
You may come across some sweet arrowroot noodles during summer in Japan when you eat traditional Japanese desserts. These noodles are kudzu noodles or kuzukiri.
Summer in Japan can be sweltering and humid! When traveling around, enjoying a chilled dessert can refresh your journey!
Japan is home to various types of tea, especially matcha (green tea). But did you know that Japan has a significant coffee culture too? Let’s explore Japanese coffee culture through their style of coffee shops, the kissaten.
The chrysanthemum is one of Japan’s most famous flowers and the symbol of its Imperial family. People cultivated the chrysanthemum in China for centuries, and historians believe it came to Japan during the Heian period (794–1185).
One of the most famous legends is about a boy called Momotaro, or “Peach Boy.” He is one of Japan’s earliest examples of a superhero in Japanese folklore.
People prepare tempura by lightly battering seafood or vegetables in flour and then deep frying them in oil and fat. Typically, the batter consists of flour, egg, and water. However, different regions have their ways of making the batter.
When you visit a Japanese restaurant or izakaya and order alcoholic drinks, you may come across ochoko (small sake cup). they have a long and rich history in Japanese culture!
Are you having trouble finding love? Or are you wanting to find a way to make your relationship more secure? Then you should visit the various shrines of love in Japan!
Recently white strawberries have also become popular in Japan. Let’s explore the white strawberry and why it is so popular!
Hand-rubbed tea is one of the rarest and delicious teas in the world.But where did it come from?
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