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Japanese vs. Western Kitchens
Japanese kitchens are central to the home. In Japanese the kitchen is called the kamado. Not only is this space important for food preparation bu...
Buddhism in Japan
According to tradition the founder of Buddhism, Siddartha, was born in 563 BCE in what is now considered to be southern Nepal. He was a prince who...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are the traditional flooring used in Japan. Originally, tatami was only used amongst the rich and upper class but during the Muromachi...
Three Reasons You Need To Be Using Chopsticks
Lowers Glycemic Index (GI) of Food
One of the biggest health benefits of using chopsticks is that it lowers the Glycemic Index of the food we eat. ...
The Traditional Japanese Home
Japanese homes are built in a very different manner than those in the West. They are built to allow for airflow due to the high temperatures in th...
Kōdō 香道, "Way of Fragrance"
Incense was first introduced to Japan through the spread of Buddhism. After it’s initial arrival, incense culture in Japan quickly flourished. It...
Japanese vs. Western Sleep Style
The Japanese have a very different approach to architecture and interior design in comparison to the West. Due to the prominence of earthquakes, J...
Incense in Japan
Incense is an important aspect of Japanese culture going back hundreds of years. Japan was introduced to incense through the use of it in Buddhist...
History of Sushi
Sushi is a favorite dish well known around the world. Today you can find a wide variety of sushi from different kinds of fish to vegetarian, simpl...
Hanami 花見
Hanami is the act of viewing the Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) and is a common cultural event in Japan. The word Hanami is a combination of the Kanji w...
Golden Week
Golden Week is the name given to the week in Spring that houses four of the fifteen Japanese national holidays. The week begins with Showa Day fol...
A Brief History of Bento Boxes
The earliest records of Bento Boxes date back to the 5th century. Many people were out all day hunting, fishing, or farming. The Bento Box was or...
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