The Japan Media

From March to May, as temperatures begin to rise and spring takes hold, Japan’s seafood markets are filled with seasonal fish known for their freshness and flavor. Each variety of fish has unique characteristics and ideal cooking methods…

For those seeking a deeper connection to traditional Japanese culture, Miyakodori offers a rare opportunity to witness and participate in the refined world of geisha. Located in the heart of Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district, a neighborh…

Japan’s “castles in the sky” offer some of the country’s most breathtaking and otherworldly travel experiences. On certain mornings, these mountaintop ruins and keeps rise above a “sea of clouds” (unkai), appearing to float over valleys …

Christmas is a season of giving, and what better way to present your gifts than with a touch of Japanese tradition? Furoshiki, the versatile and eco-friendly Japanese wrapping cloth, not only adds elegance to your gift but also promotes …

Experience the unique harmony of dashi and fermented foods at the U.S.’s first dedicated dashi shop, DASHI OKUME, which opened in Brooklyn on September 16, 2022. As the first overseas location for Okume, a Japanese dashi company founded …

⑥Meiji Era Nara In Nara, a city rich in history and culture, the Meiji era marks a period of modernization that subtly blends with its ancient heritage. Although Nara is best known for its classical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines fr…