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Omurice made by Aaron and Claire

Aaron and Claire Bring Omurice to Your Kitchen!

Omurice is typically made with ketchup-flavored fried rice wrapped in a soft omelet and topped with sauce. While it’s often found in casual diners and home kitchens across Japan, Aaron and Claire elevate the dish with their signature approachable style, keeping it simple while adding depth of flavor with a homemade brown sauce.

A bunch of fishermen performing ukai, or cormorant fishing, at night. They have a bonfire attached to the boat they're on.

Ukai: Japan’s Amazing Art of Cormorant Fishing!

Cormorant birds are a regular sight in Japan’s lakes and rivers. These black, semi-aquatic birds can frequently be seen disappearing under the water’s surface and reappearing many meters away with fish in their beaks. Their webbed feet and wings help them to dive underwater and catch small fish. This fishing method is called ukai. 

Emperor Emeritus Akihito greeting the crowd.

Emperor Akihito: A Life of Peace and Modernization

Emperor Akihito is an important figure in Japan’s history. During his reign, he successfully respected Japanese traditions while introducing modern attitudes. In doing so, he redefined what it means to be a Japanese emperor. The lasting effects of his time in the Imperial Palace extend beyond the monarchy to the general public.

Jun from Jun's Kitchen opening a matcha-filled taiyaki.

Jun’s Kitchen: Awesome Step-by-Step Taiyaki Recipe!

In this video, Jun from Jun’s Kitchen—a YouTube channel beloved for its calming, beautifully filmed cooking videos featuring traditional Japanese recipes and his cats—shares a delightful recipe for making taiyaki, the iconic fish-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean paste. T

A sakura flower in the moonlight.

Moonlight Sakura: How to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at Night!

Japan’s spring is a special time when cherry trees dress the landscape in soft shades of pink. Enjoy these delicate blossoms from the bright morning hours until the gentle moonlight graces the night, creating a serene and graceful scene.