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Author: RoYuMi
Benefits of Matcha tea that will make you want to drink it every day
In recent years, matcha has become such a popular drink that you can find it in almost any coffee shop in your country. And unlike most food trends, matcha has maintained its cult status, which means wellness . Matcha is part of the green tea family, but it is a unique member. Unlike traditional forms… Read more
What are the Dog Breeds of Japan
If you are here, it is because you are wondering which are the most representative dog breeds in Japan. And well, to begin with I would like to tell you a little about the history of dogs in Japan because it is obviously necessary to understand their relationship with human beings. As in many ancient… Read more
Moji More Mochi to make Emochi!
The word emoji is already part of the world vocabulary, originally a Japanese word, 絵文字 (emoji, means something like “image word”), and maintains this same meaning in global mode, an image that replaces a word. These expressive little yellow faces communicate more than words alone can express, and apparently they also have the perfect look… Read more
Nakagin Capsule Tower to be dismantled for rental accommodation and exhibitions
Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower, architect Kisho Kurokawa ‘s 20th-century metabolist landmark, will be dismantled and donated to museums or converted into rental units. Located in the Ginza neighborhood and built over the course of just 30 days in 1972, the housing block is considered a rare example of Japanese metabolism. Much of the concrete and… Read more
Nibutani-attus fabrics/ Hokkaido traditional crafts
In the valley of the Saru River, in Hokkaido, there is a tradition since the Edo period of creating cloth and textiles based on tree bark, made by the Ainu , a group of indigenous people from Japan who live in Hokkaido, the prefecture most northern. These fabrics are known as Nibutani-attus created from yarn… Read more
“The Saleswoman” by Murata Sayaka – Book Review
Murata Sayaka ‘s book “The Shop Clerk” (コンビニ人間Konbini ningen ) was a bestseller in Japan. Even after several years since its release in 2016, it remains one of the best-selling literary novels of recent years. This novel won Murata Sayaka the Gunzo Awards for New Writers , the Mishima Yukio Award , the Noma Literary… Read more
Airport Staff in Japan Send a Thank You
It’s not surprising to hear stories of service providers in Japan doing amazing things to provide the best possible service to their customers. Be it in small details of daily work or customer services that border on a treatment I say of a deity! Japanese Twitter user ChoroHaha ( @Chorouzu1017 ) recently shared an example… Read more
Seki – The Land of the Katana
The beautiful yet deadly katana are Japan’s most famous ancient weapons. For centuries it has amazed locals and strangers with its elegance and historical wealth. Katanas are often closely linked with Japanese warriors of yesteryear, samurai, ninja (shinobi), onna-bugeisha, and kunoichi. There is much information about how they are made with extraordinary care and technique,… Read more
Odawara – The Great Castle a stone’s throw from Tokyo
You don’t have to venture far from Tokyo to find passages of epic history, jaw-dropping nature, and unparalleled seafood! Odawara often goes unnoticed among visitors to Japan, but it is the gateway to a world of history and nature without comparison just a few steps from Tokyo. Cultural tourism, in search of castles and ancient… Read more
Teru teru bōzu – Amulet against the rains in Japan
Japan has a rainy season which we call ” tsuyu ” in Japanese. During this time it rains and a lot! ” Tsuyu ” means ” plum rain ” because the plums are ripe and ready for picking at this time of year. In most of Japan, the rainy season is from early June to… Read more