Japanese people are known worldwide for their love of cleanliness, but did you know that when you go to school, you have to change into school shoes? There is a big shoe locker at the entrance to the school building where students can change their shoes. It’s a little bit of a pain, but I think it’s a great system.
Kyoto, Momiji TunnelIf you take the Eizan Railway, you will come across a place called the “Momiji Tunnel” between Ichihara and…
Did you know that こんにゃく(Konnyaku)is made from the starchy konjac plant, which belongs to the same family as the taro and…
Ema is a small wooden plate which people write their wishes on and dedicate to the shrine to pass important exams…
The smooth, shiny side of nori is the front, and the rough, coarse, less-shiny side is the back. When making sushi,…
Origami is no longer just for Japan. You can make a variety of animals, food, and more from just one piece…
Have you ever tried fresh wasabi? Daio Wasabi Farm, located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, is a popular tourist destination. Within its…