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One of the best souvenirs to bring home from Japan is handcrafted yakimono (Japanese pottery and porcelain). These items carry the warmth of handwork and can...

Did you know that Chichibu, a nature-rich town nestled in the mountains of Saitama Prefecture, is an easy day trip from Yokohama?Chichibu offers a mix of bea...

Experience Japan’s History, Nature, and Culture Together As you gradually get used to life in Yokohama—new schools, new friends, new customs—you and your fam...

What is Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)? Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a traditional Japanese custom where families and friends gather under cherry t...

In this article, we introduce completely free outing spots in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area where foreign families with young children can have fun together...

Tofu’s versatility and health benefits have made it a popular ingredient not only in Japanese cuisine but around the world! Below are a few easy recipes you ...

Today, we’re introducing tofu, a healthy, high-protein, low-calorie food. Tofu has been a traditional food in East Asia, including Japan, for centuries. Made...

What is Tenugui? Tenugui are thin cotton cloths, typically 90 cm long and 35 cm wide, woven in plain weave. They are multipurpose items, used for wiping swea...

I would like to introduce Japanese washi paper, which creates traditional Japanese beauty, such as shoji screens, calligraphy paper, and chiyogami decorative...

Rice stands as the cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, having been cultivated since ancient times and serving as the historical grain that has underpinned Japan...

Living in the city, it can be hard to find time to relax in nature. Today, I'd like to introduce four natural spots that are easily accessible from Yokohama ...

I would like to introduce Japanese washi paper, which creates traditional Japanese beauty, such as shoji screens, calligraphy paper, and chiyogami decorative...

Children growing up is exciting but the older they get the dirtier their clothes become. This can really be a head scratcher upon how to remove ther myriad o...

One of my friends, Siko Miyazaki, regularly holds classes to teach how to make rice balls.Through her example, I want to ponder what makes rice balls so captivating.

In this article, we introduce completely free outing spots in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area where foreign families with young children can have fun together...

Yoko Nakajima is skilled at creating onigiri with various arrangements. She posts on social media different flavored onigiri every day.

Pīhyara Pīhyara, Don Don Don When you hear the sound of flutes and drums, it marks the beginning of the summer festival season.In Japan, the festivals are he...

I will introduce traditional Japanese sweets that are perfect to eat during the summer. Each of them has a cool and refreshing appearance, meticulously crafted with attention to detail, and they boast a light and refreshing taste. Part II consists of Mitsumame, Anmitu, and Kakigoori.