Japanese Culture

When hydrangeas come into bloom, festivals are held at "Ajisaidera" (hydrangea temple) and all aroun

From April to June, rice (the staple food of Japan) is planted in paddy fields.

Hakata Dontaku is a festival celebrated by the citizens of Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture.

The Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival) held every year on May 15th is one of the three major festivals

The Kanda Matsuri was the official festival of the Edo shogunate and has, since the Edo period, been

Nagashi-bina is a tradition of floating paper dolls downriver to pray for the health of young childr

In Japan, March 3rd is the day of the Hina Matsuri Festival. 日本では、3月3日は雛祭りの日です。
雛祭りは、女の子の成長と幸せを願

In Japan plum blossoms are known as a bloom that announces the coming of spring. 梅は桜より少し早く、毎年2月頃から花

Umeboshi are a type of pickle made from ume (plums) fruits that are dried in the sun after being salted and soaked in ume vinegar.

Chawanmushi is a dish made by mixing various ingredients along with a beaten egg and dashi stock in a small bowl.

Chirashi-zushi is a type of sushi made by combining various ingredients with vinegared rice.

Menchi katsu is a popular side dish on par with croquette.

Among the many types of egg cuisines, tamagoyaki is said to be one of Japan's unique household dishes. It is also known as atsuyaki tamago.

Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Tohoku region

Located at the western tip of Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone has flourished since the Edo period as a h

Mando-e, the Buddhist Lantern Festival is a traditional summertime event in Japan. It is usually hel

The Sendai Tanabata Festival held in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture from August 6th to 8th every yea

Fireworks festivals are a summer tradition in Japan and so when it becomes summer numerous fireworks

The Gion Matsuri, held over one month in July every year in Kyoto, is one of the three biggest festi

Like soba noodles, udon noodles are a well known type of Japanese noodles. Made from flour, they are distinctively thick and white.