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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...

Tonkatsu is one of the must-try dishes in Japan. Made by breading and frying seasoned pork, it offers a delightful crunch and savory flavor. Crispy on the ou...

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'll guide you on a trip to Mishima in Shizuoka Prefecture. You can enjoy Mt. Fuji, eel, leisurely walks by the waterside, and shrines. It's perfect for a one-night trip.

I'll introduce two dishes made using dashi . Miso soup First,  let's start by making Miso soup using homemade dashi soup.It can be considered a soul foo...

Let's try making 'Dashi' using Kombu and Katsuobushi.

Now, it's afternoon, and I'm feeling a bit hungry again, let's have some "お雑煮" (Ozoni).  （The first part is here.https://family-life-lab.com/lifesty...

Happy New Year! 2024 has begun.  In Japan, people greet each other with "あけましておめでとう" (： Akemashiteomedetou), which means "Happy New Year." To...

I recently participated in a workshop where I learned to make a Christmas wreath and camellia-shaped nerikiri. It was a delightful experience!. Have you ever...

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 ...

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...

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

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.

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.

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 1 consists of Warabimochi, Mizu-yokan, Mizumanju, and Kuzukiri.

Now, it's afternoon, and I'm feeling a bit hungry again, let's have some "お雑煮" (Ozoni).  （The first part is here.https://family-life-lab.com/lifesty...