The Japan Media

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 …

When it comes to celebrating Christmas, Japan adds its own unique flair to the holiday season. One of the most delightful and distinctly Japanese traditions is the Christmas Boot—a boot-shaped container filled with treats and small gifts…

One of the most unique and enriching aspects of traveling to Japan is experiencing centuries-old traditions that have been passed down through generations. Among these, Hatsumode, the first shrine or temple visit of the New Year, is a pr…

In Japanese culture, one word captures the essence of interior design: peaceful. Rooted in thousands of years of tradition, Japanese interior design creates an atmosphere of calm and balance, blending cultural heritage with a serene aest…

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…