だし巻き卵 Dashiyaki tamago
My favorite Japanese dish is Dashiyaki tamago. How to make it→ Pour some of the well beaten eggs and dashi into…
いちご狩り Strawberry picking
Strawberry picking is a popular pastime until early spring. Japanese strawberries are something you should definitely try. They are very sweet!The…
茶碗蒸し chawanmushi
Have you ever tried chawanmushi? It looks like a custard pudding, but it’s not sweet. It’s a dish made by mixing…
バレンタインデー Valentine’s Day
February 14th is Valentine’s Day. In Japan, it’s known as the day when girls confess their love to boys and give…
折り紙 Origami
Origami is no longer just for Japan. You can make a variety of animals, food, and more from just one piece…
絵馬 Ema
Ema is a small wooden plate which people write their wishes on and dedicate to the shrine to pass important exams…
支笏湖氷濤（ひょうとう）まつり
At Lake Shikotsu in Chitose, Hokkaido, the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is held every year from the end of January…
フルーツサンド Fruit Sandwich
Fruit Sandwich A simple sandwich made by simply adding some fruit like strawberries or kiwi with fresh cream. This was more…
Murasaki(purple) for sushi?
Do you know what Murasaki(purple) means when you hear it in a sushi restaurant? It’s actually soy sauce!! Soy sauce used…
防災頭巾 Disaster prevention hoods
Japan is known for having many earthquakes. Schools and companies regularly conduct evacuation drills in preparation for earthquakes. Many schools, in…
たまごご飯 Raw egg rice
Drop a runny raw egg into hot rice, pour soy sauce over it and mix well. Don’t forget that you can…
京都 叡山電車 もみじトンネル
Kyoto, Momiji TunnelIf you take the Eizan Railway, you will come across a place called the “Momiji Tunnel” between Ichihara and…
京都 鞍馬寺の紅葉 Kyoto: Autumn leaves at Kurama Temple
Kyoto: Autumn leaves at Kurama TempleThere are many famous autumn foliage spots in Japan, but my favorite is Kurama Temple in…
上履き Indoor shoes
Japanese people are known worldwide for their love of cleanliness, but did you know that when you go to school, you…
浅草 花やしき asakusa hanayashiki
Hanayashiki in Asakusa is the oldest amusement park in Japan and opened over 170 years ago. It’s situated in an area…