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Our Favorite Traditional Japanese Dishes
In Japanese the traditional cuisine is called Washoku 和食とは. It roughly translates to harmony (or Japan) with/ in food. The traditional cuisine is based on rice and miso soup with...
Our Favorite Traditional Japanese Dishes
In Japanese the traditional cuisine is called Washoku 和食とは. It roughly translates to harmony (or Japan) with/ in food. The traditional cuisine is based on rice and miso soup with...
A Brief History of Japanese Futons in America
Futons have been used in Western culture (particularly the United States) for several decades. However, the entire idea behind the “futon” began in Japan with their traditional shikifutons/ shikibutons. In Japan,...
A Brief History of Japanese Futons in America
Futons have been used in Western culture (particularly the United States) for several decades. However, the entire idea behind the “futon” began in Japan with their traditional shikifutons/ shikibutons. In Japan,...
Mountain Day: Japan's Newest Holiday
Mountain Day is a Japanese public holiday that was established in 2016. It is the youngest public holiday that the country celebrates. Traditionally known as "Yama no Hi", Mountain Day...
Mountain Day: Japan's Newest Holiday
Mountain Day is a Japanese public holiday that was established in 2016. It is the youngest public holiday that the country celebrates. Traditionally known as "Yama no Hi", Mountain Day...
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 but it is, also, thought to...
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 but it is, also, thought to...
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, after discovering the...
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, after discovering the...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are the traditional flooring used in Japan. Originally, tatami mats were only used amongst the rich and upper class, but during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) they became more...
What's in a Tatami Mat?
Tatami mats are the traditional flooring used in Japan. Originally, tatami mats were only used amongst the rich and upper class, but during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) they became more...