There are a variety of pickles in Japan. They are usually served with rice as side dish or with drinks as a snack. Many Japanese dishes are served…

    The foods Japanese people love, ramen and curry & rice! I think ramen was introduced from China and curry was from India but they are Japan’s national favorite…

    This is the Japanese ARITA ware plate and tumbler set.  

    Japan is in a “Sengoku (the Age of Civil Wars) era” boom now. There are films and TV series themed in the era, and people are into the…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Move by reading what’s going to happen next” Today’s story teller is a golfer Fumiko Muraguchi. She talked about when she was at…

    This is the Japanese NORITAKE brand serving plate.  

    You might have seen geisha in films or pictures. Their kimono and hair style are beautiful but what catches your eyes first is probably the makeup. It’s so…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Have a way that you face yourself” Today’s story teller is an actress Yoshiko Sakuma. She told about Japanese calligraphy, which has been…

  What I was surprised when I talked with my friend recently was that his hobby is “visiting ruins”. On his day off he visits ruins with a camera in…

  Until November 7, various events will be held in [W:Nara Prefecture] to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo Capital. This is the official mascot character for the festival,…

Dango is Japanese traditional all season snack, made from rice flour and often served on a skewer.     It’s a casual snack but often eaten at special occasion like…