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Author: RoYuMi
Aki No Nanakusa – The Seven Flowers/Herbs of Autumn
In Japan, there are seven flowers that are representative of autumn and they are called Aki no Nanakusa秋の七草, meaning the seven herbs/flowers of autumn. The Aki No Nanakusa provide visual enjoyment due to their simplicity since they are small and delicate but with very beautiful colors. They are not well known to many people outside… Read more
Why do Japanese people eat RAW FISH?
You have probably wondered why we Japanese eat so much raw fish? Well, to begin with, I think it’s a very subjective answer, that is, it depends on the person you ask this question to. However, the first answer that I would give you if you asked me would be “We eat raw fish because… Read more
Osaka, The Historic Mercantile and Cosmopolitan Center of Japan
Osaka is located in the geographic center of Japan’s main island, Honshu. The composition of the city of Osaka as we know it today, was incorporated in 1889, has a population of 2.69 million inhabitants, with an area of 225.21 square kilometers. Osaka Prefecture, which includes the city of Osaka (its capital) and 42 other… Read more
Akihito, the oldest Emperor Emeritus of all the emperors of Japan
Emperor Akihito, 87, along with Emperor Showa, is the longest-living emperor of all time, who is said to have a strong record. Emperor Emeritus, who was born on December 23, 1933, like Emperor Showa, his father, who died during his reign, is the longest-living emperor in Japanese history, since Empress Suiko (554 – 628 AD)… Read more
Chahan – Japanese Fried Rice
This classic recipe for Fried Rice with Ham, Eggs and Leek is a delicious meal that you can prepare in less than 20 minutes. With a lot of flavor and perfect for lunch or dinner! Quick and easy recipe! One trick to making fried rice crispy is to wash the rice with water before cooking… Read more
Japanese proverbs – Lessons for life
Japanese sayings and idioms are full of ancient wisdom. Japanese proverbs are called ことわざ (kotowaza) and can be constructed as simple sayings or deeper, philosophical phrases. Traditional Japanese culture has always been related to agriculture, so many proverbs reflect customs and practices related to it. Some proverbs refer to the game of Go and many… Read more
Ginza – Where Tradition and Innovation Meet in Tokyo
Part of the Center of Tokyo, or “old” area, it is currently considered one of the most elegant and commercial districts of the city. Originally built as a silver coin production area during the Edo era (1603-1867), Ginza is an area rich in history, with a strong personality and a well-deserved reputation for extreme elegance.… Read more
Jizo Statues: Ancient Protectors of the Road
As you walk through Japan, you are likely to see small stone statues in the shape of children or representations of the Buddha. The size is different and sometimes the faces are also different however their real identity tells a very interesting story. Jizo (地蔵), as they are called in Japanese, are made in the… Read more
Art in the Rice Fields of Japan
Paddy Field Art, or Tanbo Art (田んぼアート) is the creation of images and/or letters by planting different types of colored rice in the rice fields. It originally started as a way to promote the local Tsugaru Otome rice brand. It started in 1993 when the village office staff came up with the idea that it… Read more
The ‘Father of Sudoku’ dies at 69
Maki Kaji, a puzzle enthusiast and publisher who was known as the ” Father of Sudoku ,” the number puzzle played daily by millions around the world, has died at the age of 69, according to information from his company. Kaji, a college dropout who worked in a printing shop before founding Japan’s first puzzle… Read more