Do you know the different of Japanese Wine and Sake? Sake is a traditional fermented rice beverage in Japan that contains alcohol. On the other hand, wine is an internationally well-known alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other types of fruit. Fans of alcoholic beverages may be interested toContinue Reading
Kimono used to be the everyday dress for women in Japan, but today it’s often only worn for special occasions, like weddings or funerals. Yukata are slightly lighter, and both men and women wear them. You’ll see them worn during summer festivals as casual wear. Kimono and yukata are bothContinue Reading
When thinking of famous things in Kyoto, what does immediately come to mind? Temples, kimono, rickshaw… But did you know Japanese traditional sweets called Wagashi? Wagashi are not only gorgeous but are delicious as well. Why not try making them for yourself? What is Wagashi Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional JapaneseContinue Reading
Hakata dolls, one of Fukuoka’s traditional handicrafts, are unglazed porcelain figurines characterized by their smooth white skin. It has various staple characters, and the most popular one is without a doubt the “Beautiful one”, a representation of a beautiful kimono lady. This Hakata doll’s gorgeously smooth face and beauty isContinue Reading
Have you ever heard of sand bath? They are very relaxing and good for your health. Almost every tourist who comes to Japan brings with them the image of bathing in the beautiful and relaxing Japanese onsen (natural hot springs). Destinations such as Hakone, Beppu, and Kusatsu, attract many people purely forContinue Reading
If you love to do skiing & snowboarding, surely you have ever been to one of the ski resorts in Japan, one of the best countries to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Japan ranks consistently as one of the best world-class ski and snowboard destinations. The reason why is because ofContinue Reading
When you are in Japan, have you ever fascinated by colorful food replicas displayed at the restaurants? They look so real and many people said it can almost be considered state of the art. Have you ever wondered how to make plastic food samples? These days, how to make fakeContinue Reading
Taiko is a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. Most Japanese people are familiar with this instrument as it is used frequently at festivals. In Japanese, the term refers to any kind of drum, but outside Japan, it is used specifically to refer to any of the various Japanese drums called wadaikoContinue Reading
Onsen is the Japanese name for a natural hot spring, the term also extends to cover the bathing facilities and traditional inns frequently situated around a hot spring. As a volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of onsens scattered throughout all of its major islands. In Japan, there are manyContinue Reading
Various orchards around Japan offer fruit-picking experiences by weight, per piece or all-you-can-eat for a fixed amount of time depending on the fruit. It’s a popular weekend activity with Japanese people and great for families with small children. Strawberries Cherries Peaches Strawberries Available year-round although the best season is beginingContinue Reading