Yamoto considers himself a rarity for keeping up with origami throughout the years considering it is often seen as a casual hobby for most.
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Category: TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Yokohama City: The Yokohama Doll Museum
The Yokohama Doll Museum, for instance, is a wonderful sightseeing spot and a timeless place that brings together people of all ages.
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The Curse of Colonel Sanders
The Hanshin Tigers are the baseball team of Osaka, the 2nd largest city in Japan. They play in the Central League at the hallowed grounds of Koshien Stadium.
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JAAC Explores Japanese Doll Culture in Traveling Exhibit
he exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12-4 p.m., with the exception of being closed on Mondays. Admission is also free.
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Why I Switched from Diet Coke to Mugicha
For most of my life, my go-to drink has been Diet Coke. A glass with lunch, a glass with dinner, at least one more during the day.
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The 7 Kansai-Ben Words Every Japanese Learner Needs to Know
“Oh, that’s local dialect. You don’t need to learn it.” Sorry, Kimura-sensei, you’re wrong.
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JAPAN’S DARUMA CAPITAL
Although rakugo performances follow the stylized conventions established long ago, the storyteller’s freedom to improvise and incorporate modern vernacular and references to recent events has …
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“Hinamatsuri” Is Coming Soon
People in Japan celebrate it to pray for girls’ healthy growth and happiness. Since there is another day for boys, Hinamatsuri primarily applies to families with girls.
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Matcha — How to Tell Good Tea from Bad
The taste of good matcha is hard to describe. It’s a complex taste that touches all parts of the palette. A tiny bit sweet, a tiny bit bitter, a lot of earthiness (these are powdered leaves, after all), and a warmth that rolls down the throat with a creaminess that feels like a green smoothie.
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JAPAN’S HONPO-JI TEMPLE AND ITS TOMB DEDICATED TO RAKUGO Part2
Although rakugo performances follow the stylized conventions established long ago, the storyteller’s freedom to improvise and incorporate modern vernacular and references to recent events has …
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Being in Japan as “Gaijin” on the Superbowl day
NHK broadcasted the Superbowl each year (in Japanese) and there was no way I could miss it.
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Happy Setsubun Day! The Origin and the meaning of Setsubun
One of the family members might even wear a mask to dress up as an Oni. Then the door is shut and the Oni and evil spirits are locked out.
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