Category Archives: know-how

Japanese Rice Lovers’ Barbecue!?

  As you may know, Japanese people love rice so much. It might be a little amazing to hear that we cook rice even when we’re having an outdoor barbecue party….

How to Make Weird Camera Stands

  A tripod is very useful when you travel alone or take photos in the dark, isn’t it? I found an interesting blog, so let me show you! The blog…

A Product That Allows You to Eat Potato Chips Without Getting Your Hands Greasy: Part 2

    I have introduced how to eat potato chips without getting your hands greasy before. I have found an item at a convenience store since I have posted the…

I Tried to Make an African Book Cover!

  I participated in a sewing class with interest the other day. It was a class to make a book cover. The class was held in an evening during the…

How to get rid of lint from clothes easily

I read about a little useful tip in a Japanese blog. It shows how to get rid of lint from a knit shirt in an easy way.   This is…

Hands-On Experience “Japanese Paper Washi-Making”

    About a month ago, I joined a Japanese traditional art “washi (Japanese paper)” workshop. I have had my eyes on the beauty of Japanese washi and wanted people…

Who’s the Ninja Champion? Shuriken Competition

      This fall,  “Iga Ryu Shuriken Uchi Senshuken (Iga School Shriken Wielding Championship)” hosted by Iga-Ryu Ninja Museum and Iga Ueno Tourism Association will be held for the…

A Japanese Charismatic Esthetician’s Beauty Techniques

    Japanese charismatic esthetician and beauty consultant, Chizu Saeki, whose easy and inexpensive beauty technique is highly appreciated by Japanese women in all ages. Having more than 40 years…

Easy Yummy Miso Soup Trick

Miso soup is a must in Japanese cuisine! It’s made with miso, dashi stock, and ingredients such as tofu, seaweeds, vegetable and meat.    

How to eat Potato Chips without Grease Your Hand

    One of the snacks that Japan loves, “potato chips.” There are so many kinds of potato chips in Japan that I could write an article about, but this…

How to use a Furoshiki as a Bag [Part 2]

      The other day, JAPAN Style shared how to use furoshiki as a bag. This is another way to make an instant furoshiki bag.  

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