April, 2022 - JapanUp! magazine

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Enter NOW at GIVEAWAY | Ramen Discoveries Tickets

japanup_akane 04/29/2022

GIVEAWAYentry due is Friday, May 13th, 2022!!!

LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Japanese Arcades sweeping the US

japanup_akane 04/26/2022

Although many of us can’t travel to Japan yet, we can have a bit of Japan in our own backyard. I can’t wait to see more and more Japanese arcades opening up here in the States as well as worldwide.

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

YUKIO TSUCHIYA’S FAITHFUL ELEPHANTS (1951): TRUTH OR FICTION?

japanup_akane 04/25/2022

War is not a glorious event, nor is it a time of bravery. War is a miserable, woeful, and agonizing period for both soldiers and civilians alike. Yet, there are countless films and books produced

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

4 Ways to Practice your Japanese

japanup_akane 04/21/2022

There’s many reasons to try and learn Japanese. From trying to gain a deeper understanding of your favorite manga to having dreams of visiting or even moving to Japan, the list goes on and on.

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Eat Japanese Ramen in Hollywood! RAMEN DISCOVERIES | A Popup Seriesat JAPAN HOUSE

japanup_akane 04/21/2022

. Starting from May 6th, the Japanese soul food, RAMEN’s popup event, “RAMEN DISCOVERIES | A Popup Series” will invite ramen fans to offer an opportunity to learn about the variety of authentic ramen from Japan. With sweeping views from Hollywood to Downtown Los Angeles, the popups take place at the 5th floor of the JAPAN HOUSE restaurant on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to deepen their understanding of the history and culture of ramen by stopping by at a ramen bowl exhibition “The Art of the Ramen Bowl” that JAPAN HOUSE…

FOOD RECIPE

Kawaii!! Kyaraben – The Train Ride Bento

JapanUp Magazine 04/20/2022

Mayumi Johnston is Author of Japanese character bento blog, “Spice Up Your Life With a Taste of Japan”

FOOD RESTAURANTS

Where To Find The Best Japanese Teppan Food | Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ)

japanup_akane 04/19/2022

The first Pepper Lunch opened in Ofuna, Kanagawa in 1994 and now has locations in California, Nevada, and Texas. What differentiates Pepper Lunch from other restaurants are its unique “teppan” plates.

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Kawagoe City (川越市): Where You Can Get A Glimpse of Old Japan

japanup_akane 04/18/2022

f you happen to work up an appetite after touring Kawagoe City, try to sample some of the cuisine the city is famous for including sweet potatoes, unagi (eel), and various Japanese confections.