Storytelling with Dance: The Art of Kumiodori
Kumiodori is traditional Okinawan storytelling through dance.
What Are Shisa? A Guide to the Guardian Dogs of Okinawa
Considered friendly & comforting, Okinawan shisa protect people from evil spirits.
How to Use Kinako to Flavor Your Desserts at Home
Kinako is a popular Japanese topping used to help flavor desserts and snacks.
Warabi Mochi: The Perfect Japanese Summer Treat
Warabi mochi is a cool, jelly-like dessert, especially popular during Japan’s humid summer months. It is a kind of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), with a history dating back to the Heian era (794-1185).
What is Wagashi? | Best Traditional Japanese Sweets
What is wagashi? Traditional Japanese confections that have been around for centuries are now making their presence known across the world.
Handmade Japanese Candy Is Art You Can Eat
These candies are as beautiful as they are delicious, with care placed into every step of their creation.
Mochi History: Trivia, Facts & How to Make It!
This soft rice dough plays a huge role in Japanese food culture.
Japanese Seasonal Vegetables: Greens for Every Season
In Japanese cuisine, the concept of “shun” (旬) is very important. Shun is the celebration of those ingredients which are at their seasonal peak. Even better, including a variety of seasonal foods in your diet is great for your health, as different foods provide different essential nutrients.
Japanese Pudding: A Refreshing Caramel Custard
Japanese pudding, known as Purin, is more than just a delicious custard pudding, known for its smooth texture and rich, creamy flavor.
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Everything You Need To Know About This Time Honored Tradition
The Japanese tea ceremony is called 茶道 (pronounced sadō or chadō), which means “the way of tea” in Japanese. The ceremony is a way of practicing Zen, a Japanese concept based on maintaining order in the state of one’s mind. Participating in a tea ceremony is one of the most unique experiences when visiting Japan.
Japanese Tea Bliss: Indulge in the Must-Try Traditional Flavors
Tea was introduced to Japan in the 8th century from China. Initially considered a medicinal beverage mainly amongst priests and the upper class. Tea gained popularity in the Muromachi period(1333-1573).
Mitarashi Dango: A Kyoto Classic
Mitarashi dango (みたらし団子), the traditional Japanese skewered dessert similar to mochi, has become a popular treat enjoyed across the globe. Consisting of three to five small, round rice dumplings (dango), this famous wagashi (和菓子) is known for its delectable sweet soy sauce glaze. The dango are traditionally made by combining water and sugar with two…
