
The Facts and Hacks of Japanese Table Setting
If you are in Japan, or have visited Japan, you may have noticed how Japanese people seemingly pay attention to minute details in anything and everything. It’s hard not to wonder how they make everything look so perfect. Even the Japanese dinner table is done with the utmost perfection Japan is known for.

What is a Mikoshi? The Festival Tradition of Carrying a God
Mikoshi, a common sight at festivals, are beautiful & intricate religious objects believed to contain the spirit of a shrine.

Our Top 5 Traditional Japanese Festival Foods
Food stalls (yatai) are a joy of Tokyo summer, where there is always something delicious to try.

The 3 Great Festivals of Edo: Kanda, Sanno, and Fukagawa
Tokyo’s Three Great Festivals of Edo are so named as they were initially held when the city was still called Edo (1603-1868).

Raku Ware: Japan’s Unique Ceramic Craft
Raku ware is a form of traditional Japanese ceramics. Raku pottery is most often seen in the form of chawan tea bowls (Japanese tea bowls), the bowls used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

The World of Japanese Bread Is as Vast as It Is Delicious
Japanese bread is loved by many around the world. Though bread isn’t really a traditional food item in Japan, that didn’t deter Japanese people from experimenting with it.

Momiji Manju: Japan’s Amazing Maple Leaf Sweets!
These traditional Japanese sweets are a local specialty which were developed on the island itself. With red bean filling, they are in the same family as snacks like taiyaki or dorayaki. However, with a cake-like texture and an adorable leaf design, momiji manju are a must-try if you visit Hiroshima.

Sakuraco July 2021 Review Contest Winners Announced!
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Okinawa’s Shikuwasa Citrus: Benefits of The Japanese Fruit
Shikuwasa limes, also called citrus depressa, are a citrus fruit grown on the island of Okinawa and one of the island prefecture’s must-try foods.

Sencha Tea Benefits: Everything You Need to Know!
Unlike matcha, or powdered japanese green tea, sencha is a Japanese green tea made by infusing whole tea leaves in hot water after they are processed. In this article we will look into the benefits and side effects of sencha.

Exploring the Tropical Paradise of Okinawa
Okinawa is a tropical prefecture with an incredibly rich & diverse culture. Explore some of the highlights here.

Can You Tell Kimono & Ryusou Apart?
Learn the difference between Japanese & Okinawan traditional dress, then take our quiz!