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Nerikiri Delight: Crafting Christmas Wreaths and Camellias in Yokohama
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... -
The story of rice as told by the rice shop that has been in business for 100 years.
Rice stands as the cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, having been cultivated since ancient times and serving as the historical grain that has underpinned Japan... -
The Allure of Adaptable Onigiri Creations: Introducing Ms.Nakajima’s Recipes
Yoko Nakajima is skilled at creating onigiri with various arrangements. She posts on social media different flavored onigiri every day. -
What is the charm of rice balls? ：Ms.Miyazaki’s round and softly molded omusubi
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. -
Savoring Summer Serenity: Exploring Refreshing Traditional Japanese Sweets【Part II 】
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. -
Savoring Summer Serenity: Exploring Refreshing Traditional Japanese Sweets【Part I】
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. -
Not a fan of sour taste? No worries! Let’s get acquainted with umeboshi.
Umeboshi snacks could be more palatable and enjoyable for individuals who are not accustomed to the strong sour taste of it.Let me introduce those snacks. I would also like to share some tips on how to choose umeboshi at a supermarket. -
Umeboshi: Japan’s Beloved Pickled Plum
Umeboshi is a Japanese pickled plum that is sour and salty.It is one of Japan’s representatives picked foods which are called “tsukemono”.Some people dislike sourness, but I love this taste.I would like to share a recipe of umeboshi. -
Mighty stain remover for mud! Long-beloved bar soap “Utamaro”
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...
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