LATE SUMMER GREETING FROM JAPAN
Hi everyone, How’s your day been? The closing ceremony of Tokyo Olympics 2020 wrapped up last Sunday. Did you enjoy watching the games? Which part of games do you feel…
THE FLAVOR OF SUMMER
22nd July was the day of major heat (大暑) of the year according to 24 solar terms. It is the time of year when the duration of the sunshine is…
SIMPLE HEALTHIER LIFE WITH MATCHA
Hi everyone, it’s already July! Time flies! 7th July is the day of the beginning of midsummer (Shousho 小暑). It means that the temperature is getting hotter with strong sunlight…
The Day of Wagashi
16 June was the day of Wagashi (和菓子の日). It was a day that the Japanese Emperor Ninmyo offered 16 kinds of sweets and mochi to the God and prayed for…
Feel The Blissful Green Tea Moment
Uji has long been famous as a tea-producing region. There are some proverbs about Japanese green tea such as "Don't break up with morning tea", "Morning tea will increase your…
Wagashi Moments
Hello everyone! Today is another rainy day. The season of Ajisai Hydrangea Flower is coming soon. Look forward to going to the "Flower Temple” in Uji to see beautiful Ajisai.…
Japanese Ancient Superfood
Hello everyone! How was your day ? Rainy season started recently in Japan and has been raining all day☔(A bit rainy blue) Does anyone know Japanese Kombu ? Does anyone…
Get Refresh with Miso and Veggie!
Hi everyone! The temperature in Japan is getting warm and all the vegetation is getting brighter in this season, time to let our body get refreshed by having a balanced…
The Beginning of Summer
Rikka(立夏) is one of 24 divisions of the solar year which means the beginning of summer. 5th May was the day of Rikka in 2021. From the day of Rikka,…