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Exploring the Diversity of Fermented Foods: From Gunma to San Francisco(1)
Fermented foods include a wide variety of products, including miso, koji, and soy sauce. Each has its own distinct types, such as white miso, red miso, barley miso, rice miso, and flavored misos such as yuzu or green chili miso, as wel... -
Gunma’s Fermented Delights Make Waves in San Francisco!
On January 25, 2024, a Fermented Foods Workshop and Tasting Event was held in San Francisco's Japantown at SF76, a popular store known for its Japanese lifestyle products. The event was attended by 15 people, including influencers and pr... -
Hina Matsuri: An Event for Girls in Japan
Hina-matsuri is a Japanese event held on March 3rd to pray for the healthy growth of girls. Hina dolls are displayed, Hina-arare and rice cakes are served, and a party is held to enjoy food and drink such as sake and chirashi-sushi. -
February 3rd Is the Day of the Setsubun Festival!
Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event to pray for good health and happiness throughout the year. Setsubun is held in various ways at shrines and temples all over Japan, and many people come to pray. Here's an introduction to what Setsubun is all about! -
Japanese Manga Genre for All to Read
Manga is Japan’s style of comics or graphic novels. Manga has been incredibly popular in Japan for a while, but more recently is also growing in popularity in the United States - leading to further interest in Japanese culture in general. -
One of the most Popular Manga in Japan: Sailor Moon
Heroes can come in all shapes and sizes, and in this case our heroine is an adorable troubled school-girl who receives magical powers that allow her to transform into the moon! Let me introduce you to Sailor Moon, a very popular anime and movie, not only in Japan, but worldwide. -
Old-School Japanese Made Video Games
Remember those arcade games where you just have two buttons and a joystick? A lot of the video games we cherish from our childhood were developed in Japan, and continue to have an influence globally today. Here are some video games that Japan has made for the world to enjoy. -
3 Japanese Social Media Influencers
There are many impressive social media influencers that are Japanese, drawing in large audiences to their prospective content. Here are three of the biggest social media influencers as of the end of October of 2021. -
Reimaging Sake Bombs
If you’ve been to a hole in the wall Japanese restaurant in the United States it’s likely that you’ve seen someone do a sake bomb. The way that Americans consume their sake is much different than how it is enjoyed in Japan. -
Shopping Malls in Japan
Are you someone who likes to shop until you drop? Throughout the Japanese prefectures there are many amazing shopping malls for all of your shopping needs! Here are three popular malls in Japan and what makes them a spot worth visiting.