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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... -
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... -
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. -
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. -
A Guide to Local Summer Festivals in Japan: Tradition, Fun, and Family Activities
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... -
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. -
3 Simple and Delicious Tofu Recipes Anyone Can Make
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 ... -
Tenugui: Japan’s Versatile Cloth for Everyday Charm and Culture
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... -
Eating Ozoni and then heading for Hatsumode: a tradition of Japanese New Year.
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...
