Author: Karina Ikedo

An autumn scene in a Japanese garden featuring leaves of red, green and gold.

Japanese Gardens: A Beautiful Stroll Through History

One of the best things about the fall is the ginkgo leaves in Japanese gardens and icho namiki (ginkgo avenues). We will walk you through the history of Japanese gardens and the best places for ginkgo tree viewing!

A bunch of chilled somen noodles in a hollowed out bamboo bowl.

How to Make Somen Noodles

Somen noodles are a very simple dish that pair well with many meals. Let’s learn how to make them!

Mochi Desserts For Some Sweet Chewy Treats

Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert made out of mochigome – a Japanese short-grain rice. It can also be used to make other treats, so mochi desserts can be found in many different variations thanks to its one-of-a-kind texture.