In several Japanese prefectures, a popular breakfast choice is the asa-raa or asa ramen (English translation: morning ramen). Here's everything you need to know about it.
Meticulously selected from all over Japan, these gifts from the OMOTENASHI Selection are more than just travel keepsakes. It is a curated collection of products and services that reflect the spirit of Japanese hospitality.
Okonomiyaki is widely popular all over Japan, but is famous in the cities of Osaka and Hiroshima, hence the two main variations of okonomiyaki in Japan: Osaka-style, and Hiroshima-style.
Aside from its mesmerising old-world atmosphere, Ginzan Onsen is also home to several must-try food items that hungry onsen-goers simply have to take a bite of. Read on to find out what these three foods are.
Many beauty products also use komenuka or rice bran as their main ingredient because of its many science-backed beauty benefits. Here's everything you need to know about this ingredient and how to add it to your routine.
As the westernmost region of Fukushima prefecture, Aizuwakamatsu is one of Japan's, if not the prefecture’s most beautiful places. This article explores the various locations and delicacies to discover in Aizuwakamatsu!
While it may not be phenomenal like legendary Japanese horror films The Grudge and The Ring, Re/Member should be on your Netflix queue for reasons we’ll be sharing below.
Curious which ones we’re currently tuning into to improve our Nihonggo skills? Check out these podcasts and websites for learning Japanese. P.S. They’re free!
Miso is one of Japan’s staple food ingredients. It’s a fermented paste made from soybeans, salt, and a mould called koji and is often used in many dishes, sauces, and soups. But aside from it being tasty, did you know that miso also has beauty benefits?
Owing to Japan’s culture of not wasting anything, sake lees (a.k.a. sake by-product) has proven to be useful in many ways. In this article, we identified some of the ways that sake lees can be used.