Today, the Government of Japan issue Medals of Honor (Hosho) to 677 individuals and 20 groups for their achievement in various fields. Starting in 1882, the Medals of Honor…

    This is a Japanese KYO-yaki plate. Kyo ware is made in Higashiyama area in Kyoto.

  The other day, I read an article written by a Japanese blogger about an interesting project concerning kendo. April 18, All Japan Kendo Federation broadcasted 8-Dan holder’s Invitational Tournament…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Listen to others more than talking” Today’s story teller is a comedian and TV talk show host, [W:Kazuki Kosakai]. He’s been in the…

The most popular menu at Mister Donut, the major doughnuts franchise in Japan, is Pon de Ring, which is a chewy textured doughnut! It was released in 2003, and total…

  The other day I met people who do unique business. What they produce is origami, and it’s not just ordinary one. For the purpose to “make origami pop!”, they…

  “Sound Horizon” is a Japanese musical group strongly influenced anime. Calling themselves “genso band (fantasy band)”, they create songs that have stories themes fantasy, legend, history, war and romance….

    This is a Japanese traditional Wrapping Cloth “FUROSHIKI”.

  This is a report of a weird cooking toy I bought the other day. First, look at the package.    

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Can you say your neighbors’ names? “ Today’s story teller is an author Osamu Hashimoto. Since last year, suicide rate has been increasing…

    This is a Japanese SHIGARAKI yaki vase. Shigaraki ware is pottery and stoneware. It’s made in Kouka area in [W:Shiga Prefecture]. Shigaraki ware is famous for raccoon statue….