Japan is home to various types of tea, especially matcha (green tea). But did you know that Japan has a significant coffee culture too? Let’s explore Japanese coffee culture through their style of coffee shops, the kissaten. 

The chrysanthemum is one of Japan’s most famous flowers and the symbol of its Imperial family. People cultivated the chrysanthemum in China for centuries, and historians believe it came to Japan during the Heian period (794–1185).

Imomochi, or potato rice cake, is a distinctive treat from Hokkaido- Japan’s northernmost island. Unlike traditional mochi made from rice, imomochi hits a difference by using Hokkaido’s prized potatoes as its main ingredient.

One of the most famous legends is about a boy called Momotaro, or “Peach Boy.” He is one of Japan’s earliest examples of a superhero in Japanese folklore.

People prepare tempura by lightly battering seafood or vegetables in flour and then deep frying them in oil and fat. Typically, the batter consists of flour, egg, and water. However, different regions have their ways of making the batter.

The black kimono plays an essential role in Japanese society. In modern Japan, people mostly wear them for formal occasions. Historically, black dye was difficult to both produce and obtain.