Aaron and Claire make Japanese home cooking simple and realistic to try. Here are three re-cook friendly dishes, from Butadon to Omurice and Buta no Kakuni, that you can confidently make at home.

Many people know the soft pink cherry blossoms. However, sakura in Japan includes a wide variety. 

Matcha is a finely crafted green tea powder that represents elegance and a deep appreciation for nature in Japanese tea ceremony culture. This tea flavor is widely used in many types of Japanese sweets and snacks, including Tsujiri no Sato. L

Japan’s artistic traditions draw from its deep cultural roots. Calligraphy is one of its most popular forms; it is taught in schools both as a subject and as an art, and is used every day. At higher levels of study, it requires balance, flow, and inner discipline.

Nara, Japan, is home to some of the country’s oldest and most treasured Buddhist artifacts from the Nara Period.

More senior citizens in Japan are going back to university. Many are in their 50s, 60s, or older and want to learn new skills. Some hope to prepare for a second career after retirement.