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Author: RoYuMi
Nanakusa – The 7 herbs of Spring
Nanakusa (春の七草) literally means ” seven spring herbs ” and as the name implies, they are the seven Japanese herbs used for the dish Nanakusa Gayu (七草粥), a rice soup eaten on January 7 each year. year. Since there is little green during this time of year, the first wild herbs not only bring colors… Read more
Nanakusa Gayu (Spring 7 Herb Soup)
Nanakusa Gayu (七草粥) is a rice soup eaten on January 7 every year. They symbolize the new life that will come in the spring and it is believed that by eating this soup you will be in good health for the coming year. Preparation: 10 minutes Cooked: 30 mins Chilled: 40 mins Total: 80 minutes… Read more
Year of the tiger 2022 – Japanese Zodiac
Every year in Japan, around the end of the year and sometimes from November in some stores, they start selling figures of many sizes and designs of the zodiac animal for the new year. For many it is one of the purchases to have to make before the new year begins since it is like… Read more
Hatsumode – First visit to the temple in Japan
At the beginning of the new year, large crowds of people flock to shrines or temples in Japan. That is an important annual tradition called Hatsumode 初詣, visiting a shrine or temple to appreciate the health and happiness of the past year and pray for another good or better one. Regardless of religions and beliefs,… Read more
Osechi Ryori – New Year’s “Banquet” in Japan
Osechi Ryori おせち料理 is the traditional food enjoyed on New Year’s Day in Japan. They come in a variety of colorful foods in special boxes called jubako 樹箱. Considered the most important meal of the year, each food in this traditional banquet has a special meaning to welcome the New Year. The presentation of Osechi… Read more
8 Japanese New Year Traditions
New Year is one of the most important holidays in Japan. It is an opportunity for families not only to reflect on the year that is ending and their dreams and goals for the future, but also to spend time together, catch up, cook, eat and play traditional Japanese games. Being so important, most companies,… Read more
Itako – Mediums and Spiritualists of Japan
Twice a year, at a sacred site of Buddhism inside the crater of the dormant Mount Osore volcano in Japan, it is possible to have direct contact with the afterlife. Or at least that is the belief that accompanies the Itako, mediums whose origin dates back hundreds of years but is lost in the mists… Read more
Today’s Kanji (GO) Language
Today’s Kanji is 語 “ご” (go) – Language, word, language, to speak. Read more
The Most Famous Ninja of Feudal Japan
There are two types of warriors from the Japanese feudal era who have captured the interest of people around the world, creating a world of stories, myths and fantasy that embellish books and movies: the samurai warrior, knights who fought under a strict code of conduct based on in honor; and the ninja or shinobi,… Read more
Introduction to Music
It would be almost impossible to imagine a world without music, or someone completely unaware of the idea of music. It is so linked to our lives, individual and social, that many of us have the soundtrack or musical background of our “memories”. Melodies that transport us to happy, dramatic or tragic moments, capable of… Read more