Author: Thalia Harris

A lush waterfall in a Kumamoto forest.

Kumamoto Spring: Wonderful Castles and Cherry Blossoms

Kumamoto Prefecture is a beautiful and historical destination in the Kyushu region of Japan. Because of its stunning natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and fascinating history, Kumamoto is popular with tourists.

A vibrant pictures of cherry blossoms at night under a full moon.

The Cherry Blossom Drawing: Beautiful Art

The cherry blossom drawing in Japan has a rich history dating back to ancient times. This delicate flower, also known as the sakura, is unique to Japanese people. To them, it’s a symbol of fleeting beauty and the fleeting nature of life.

A plate of fortune cookies.

Fortune Cookies: They’re Japan’s Best-Kept Secret!

Fortune cookies’ history isn’t what many people think it is, even though they are a staple of Chinese-American food. When it was first made in Kyoto, Japan, in the 1800s, the fortune cookie was called something else.

A pair of hands holding a box in red furoshiki wrapping with Christmas decorations in the background.

Furoshiki Wrapping: Beautiful Japanese Fabric

Furoshiki wrapping is a piece of decorative fabric that is essential to gift-giving in Japanese culture. Let’s take a closer look at furoshiki, its history, and how we can use it in our daily lives.

A shot of blue Japanese apple jam from Aomori. There are two jars of it, along with tea, and some separate jam in a glass dish.

Blue Japanese Apple Jam: The Best Culinary Marvel

Even though there’s no apple tree with blue fruit, there is gorgeous blue apple jam from rustic Aomori Prefecture!  A combination of Japanese apples and Thai flowers, this jam is both trendy and holistic.