The Seasons of Japan There are four distinct seasons in Japan, and they are each a celebrated occasion. Spring, summer, fall, winter in Japanese is haru, natsu, aki, fuyu (or shun-ka-shū-tō). Each season...
What Does Kakigori Mean? Ah, kakigori, Japanese shaved ice of many colors. So, what is it, exactly? In a nutshell: a little mountain of fine shavings light as fresh snow,...
The Japanese Legend of Momotarō, Peach Boy Japanese peaches are literally the stuff of legends. Momotarō, loosely translated as Peach Boy, is a folktale that goes back at least four...
What is a Mikoshi in Japanese Culture? Have you ever seen a picture of an ornate carriage with royalty or royal cargo inside that is transported on people’s shoulders? Many...
Kiki’s Delivery Service is a 1989 Studio Ghibli animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is about a teenager named Kiki who is living alone for the first time while...
Wait, only women give chocolate? Some of us love Valentine's Day and many of us dread it, regardless of relationship status. It usually calls for a combination of long-term planning...
For many Americans, the winter season is synonymous with the holidays, especially Christmas. While the West has its own holiday traditions—like decorating the home inside and out, exchanging presents, and...
If you’re a lover of the sweet, soft, and chewy treat known as Japanese mochi, then you’re in good company here at Bokksu. We’re mega-fans of the iconic Japanese rice...
If you’re one of those people who is selective about which bandwagons you board, we wholeheartedly respect you. But we do want you to know that the Japanese Kit Kat...
Gudetama Cafe Osaka Photo Credit: Create Restaurant Holdings LLC. Gudetama Cafe Osaka Photo Credit: Create Restaurant Holdings LLC. Gudetama is an adorable, anthropomorphic egg yolk that embodies laziness....
The Shape of Sakura Japan is known for many things: advanced technology, animation, and especially food. But its most beautiful symbol is undoubtedly sakura. In Japan, cherry blossoms not only...
Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Ah, Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air, and in the West men become suitors walking through the aisles for gifts to impress their...