Japanese cuisine makes extensive use of the ideas of visual beauty and seasonal change. Namagashi (raw sweets), or traditional soft candy, is an example.
Sakura snacks are cherry blossom-flavored delicacies people eat in the spring. But which sakura snack box is the best?
Although the shiso or perilla leaf originated in China, it has grown wild in Japan since ancient times. Shiso was widely known as a medical herb in China, but it is a traditional herb primarily used in cooking in Japan!
Japan is where you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons in every sense. Eating seasonal food is one of the best ways to embrace the season!
There are beautiful flower blossoms, hanami, and love temples for people to visit in the warm weather.
Barley is a great grain to add to food since it contains nutrients, including calcium, iron, and fiber. Keep reading as we will introduce you to barley tea and barley food uses that have many health benefits!
Although people celebrate Christmas and New Year’s worldwide, Japan has certain unique national holidays. You may have heard of Hinamatsuri, often known as the “Doll Festival,” which is a particular occasion for young girls.
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.
You already know that rice is a mainstay of the Japanese diet. Not only do Japanese people have steamed plain rice at meals almost every day, but if you can go to grocery stores in Japan, you can find many rice crackers.
Hegisoba is a noodle dish specialty from Niigata. It has a unique presentation and a special ingredient that provides a unique texture when you bite it. Let’s look closer at the culinary history behind this fantastic dish, and why is it important.
Despite being the country’s capital, Tokyo is not typically considered the center of Japanese culture. Tourists rarely prefer a tea ceremony in this contemporary, multicultural city over shopping or a trip to the newest attraction.
When it comes to Japanese traditions around this time of year, most people think of osechi and kagami mochi. Did you also know that the Japanese eat soba on New Year’s Eve? Let’s take a look at this delicious tradition!
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