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JINGISUKAN – Japanese Style Grilled Lamb
A recipe that takes its name from the 13th century conqueror, Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire that spanned Asia and Europe. The grilled lamb recipe was… Continue Reading
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“Choju-Giga” – First manga in the history of Japan
The tradition of telling stories with a series of images in sequence has been a part of Japanese culture for a long time. This is the case of… Continue Reading
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Temari / Japanese Embroidered Spheres
Temari (手まり), from Japanese for “hand ball”, is a handicraft from Japan that arrived from China around the 7th century. They are made of embroidered threads with very… Continue Reading
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Mother’s Day in Japan – Haha no Hi (母の日)
Haha no Hi (母の日), as this day is known in Japanese, is celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year. This day was chosen to celebrate it… Continue Reading
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From Green to Brown: Sugitama and its Journey Through Sake
Have you seen a sphere made of cedar branches at the entrances of some buildings, such as restaurants or shops in Japan? Some people mistake it for a… Continue Reading
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Constitution Day in Japan arouses debate on its revision
Every May 4th, Constitution Day is celebrated in Japan, which was when the current Constitution of Japan (日本國憲法 Nihon-Koku Kenpō) came into force 74 years ago. To mark… Continue Reading
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