Presenting elements of everyday Japanese life and customs to enrich and inspire. Add a unique touch of Japan to your lifestyle!
Dressing up Everyday Meals Making the Most of Tableware Created by Renowned Japanese Artisans
Ikebana Artist Yuka Okubo’s “At Home with Ikebana”. No. 1: Gerberas to Brighten the Kitchen
Getting Out and About in Kimono! Beginning with the Basics: What’s the difference between formal and casual kimono?
The Elegant World of Japanese Etiquette, Part 3. Bowing. The best-known form of Japanese etiquette
The Elegant World of Japanese Etiquette, Part 2: Table Manners for Japanese Cuisine. Eating Sashimi, Yakimono and Nimono
The Elegant World of Japanese Etiquette, Part 1: Chopstick Etiquette - Dining with Decorum
Food
Rustic Wagashi – Traditional Japanese Hometown Sweets and Treats. Part 1. Hokkaidō and Tōhoku
World Heritage
World Heritage in Japan. Enryakuji – The Cradle of Japan’s Buddhist Culture.
Destinations
Best Kept Secret Hot Springs! Tsurunoyu Onsen
The Ancient Kinasa Kaidō Route from Nagano City to Hakuba. Part One: Zenkōji Temple to Togakushi.
Lifestyle
The Elegant World of Japanese Etiquette, Part 1: Chopstick Etiquette – Dining with Decorum
