Category Archives: Japanese Culture & Traditions

Sake cocktail, sorbet
What You Can Do to Enjoy Your Sake More (+Easy Recipes)

Sake, also referred to as rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage from Japan that is [...]

01
Aug
Toshu Santoku multi-purpose Japanese chef's knives, special selection series full lineup
Japanese Chef’s Knives (Gyuto) and Kitchen Knives (Santoku) at Home: Which Should You Choose When Cooking for Yourself, Friends, or Family?

If you have ever visited Japan, spoken with someone who has, or paid close attention [...]

31
Jul
Wagyu Japanese beef, an excellent Japanese cuisine, chunk of raw Wagyu beef
Historic Gateways to Japan: Adventures in the Historic Port Cities of Kobe and Nagasaki

For decades, travellers have flocked to the international port cities along Japan’s coast. Two of [...]

29
Jul
Suruga Hina Doll – Beautiful, But Delicate Dolls of Good Luck

Hina doll is a set of Japanese dolls that gets displayed on the 3rd of [...]

24
Jul
Suruga Hina Doll Accessories, a traditional Japanese craft, a craft example, cabinet
Suruga Hina Doll Accessories – the Delicate, and Luxurious Miniatures

(Image: ningyoya.com) ‘Hinagu (Hina doll accessories)’ is a set of miniature ornaments that decorates the [...]

23
Jul
a Sushi chef making Sushi for his customer, dipping soy source on Maguro tuna
The Qualities Expected in a Real Sushi Chefs

(Image: sushi-kichijo.com) Somehow, quite a number of people believe that becoming a sushi chef is [...]

15
Jul
Hina dolls, a traditional Japanese dolls
Hinamatsuri – What the Creepy Dolls Were for

(Image: english.cheerup.jp) Hinamatsuri is basically when everyone with a female child/children goes into a festive [...]

14
Jul
Natto, Japanese food, served in a cup
Natto – The Cheapest, Nutritious, and Unique Food of Japan

July 10th is the day of natto, because of the pronunciation of 7 (NAna) and [...]

12
Jul
Edo Sekku Dolls, a Japanese Traditional Craft of Tokyo, Hina doll prince face
Edo Sekku Doll – Bring Edo Period Atmosphere Back into Your Home

(Image: Kogei Japan)  What is Edo Sekku Doll? Edo Sekku Doll is custom doll and [...]

09
Jul
Edo bamboo fishing rod, a traditional craft of Japanese rod, details of string guide
Artistic Fishing Rod Made of Bamboo – Edo Bamboo Fishing Rod

(Image: jauce.com) The Traditional Japanese Rod is made of bamboo, silk and Urushi lacquer. Techniques [...]

07
Jul