The Japan Media

A Delicious Escape from the Summer Heat When the summer sun turns Japan’s cities into hot, humid ovens, there’s one culinary tradition that locals turn to for relief: chilled noodles. These dishes are more than just food—they’re a way to…

Celebrate Northern Japan’s Summer Spirit Japan’s Tōhoku region comes alive in summer with three spectacular festivals, each showcasing local artistry, community spirit, and centuries of tradition. These aren’t just events—they’re immersi…

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…