These golden crispy grilled rice balls are called yakionigiri; simple but often eaten in Japan. You can even find them at convenience stores and frozen ones at…

It is literally a thrilling chair. First look at this picture.   It is a windmill at a wind farm. But look at it closer, something is on the top….

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “About Retirement of a Japanese Tennis Player” Today’s story teller is an author, Shizuka Ijuin. His story was about a female tennis player,…

    This is a Japanese traditional style healthy slipper (for lady). The size is 23.5cm.  

    This is really jumbo kimono… It is named “Hana no Kyo” and was made by 40 kimono tie-dye artisans in Kyoto to promote Kyoto tie-dye in 1991.  

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “It is necessary to see a thing from various angles” Today’s story teller is a fellow member of Hitachi, a Japanese multinational corporation…

  In Japan, anison has been hot especially since mid 2000’s Anison is short for anime song which is including opening (OP), ending (ED), image song of an anime. Many…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Not Just Word but Make an Action” Today’s story teller is an essayist, Yoko Kishimoto. She told an unforgettable word which her teacher…

    This is a Japanese traditional style healthy slipper (for women).  

  As you may already know, kabuki is one of Japan’s finest traditional theatrical arts. For those who don’t know kabuki, here is a clip of it.    

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “What is consideration?” Today’s story teller is an author, Yojiro Sato. One day, when he was sitting and reading a book in a…