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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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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...

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...