Long-established Uji matcha specialty brand since the end of Edo era, historic Kyoto teahouse Kyoto Uji Itokyuemon has announced the start of online pre-order for…

Cat lovers are used to seeing their feline companions spoiled, but the owner of Totomaru-kun and Hanmi-chan (@totomaru_hanmi)z, two kitties in Japan, definitely went the…

Whilst the west focuses on starting the new year with a lovers kiss, in Japan the celebrations put an emphasis on spending time with family….

Osechi ryori is traditionally served to celebrate New Year in Japan, and each type of food on offer symbolises a hope for the coming year…

Osechi ryōri お節料理 (Osechi cuisine) are special dishes intended to celebrate the New Year. These dishes are either made with luxury ingredients (top-tier seafood items…

When you think of Japan, the first things that often come to mind are overcrowded Tokyo wards and neon shopping districts set abuzz. During non-pandemic…

Osechi Ryori are traditional dishes enjoyed by Japanese people during New Year’s and consists of various foods packed in jubako, boxes similar to the bento…

If you happen to be in Japan over this New Year’s holiday season, one of the things you may be interested in trying is traditional…

Osechi is the name given to special dishes typically served at New Year’s time in Japan. The dishes often take time to prepare, are aesthetically…

Of all the holidays that are celebrated in Japan, New Years is one of the most special. Though it’s true that less families are maintaining…