One of the oldest and most popular card games in Japan is hanafuda. People still play it today. Hanafuda is a matching game featuring cards with beautiful artwork. Today, we’ll explore this classic game. It is for anyone who has never heard of the game and those who want to play.

Hello, Sakuraco community! We hope you’re doing well. Here are the winners of the July 2025 Reviewer Contest!

Aaron and Claire are known for their easy-to-follow, home-style Asian recipes, especially Japanese and Korean comfort food. Their YouTube channel has become a go-to source for beginners and home cooks who want practical, budget-friendly meals that don’t sacrifice flavor. In one of their most popular videos, they introduce mazesoba, a type of Japanese ramen that’s…

In Japanese tradition, Mount Fuji is considered one of the “three holy mountains” and has been a sacred place for travelers and artists.

Ever since the Heian era (794-1185), the moon has been a symbol of beauty, emotion , and the passing of seasons. The tradition of tsukimi, or “moon viewing,” captures this idea perfectly.

Summer in Japan is when ghost stories and legends come alive, especially tales of Japanese mythical creatures. As people visit rivers, forests, and coastal towns to escape the heat, stories of strange beings begin to resurface.