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The curious Japanese concept of a bento box that breathes

The curious Japanese concept of a bento box that breathes

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One drum, diverse roles: taiko in Kagura and Buddhism

One drum, diverse roles: taiko in Kagura and Buddhism

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Katsuobushi: the soul of perfect dashi for authentic Japanese ramen

Katsuobushi: the soul of perfect dashi for authentic Japanese ramen

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17Sep
A traditional Magewappa bento box, crafted from light wood, sits open on a modern wooden counter, filled with a colorful, freshly prepared Japanese meal, casting a soft shadow.
Craft, Culture, Food

The curious Japanese concept of a bento box that breathes

The Magewappa is a traditional Japanese bento container crafted from thin, bent layers of Sugi
16 mins read
2 Views
14Sep
Flakes of katsuobushi piled beside a block of dried bonito, next to a steaming bowl of ramen, on a rustic wooden table.
Craft, Culture, Food

Katsuobushi: the soul of perfect dashi for authentic Japanese ramen

Katsuobushi, made from skipjack tuna through a complex process of smoking and drying, is a
16 mins read
10 Views
12Sep
A carefully arranged collection of traditional Japanese craft objects, including pottery, lacquered trays, and woven textiles, displayed on a low table in a serene ryokan room, embodying refined hospitality.
Craft, Culture, Places

Experiencing a ryokan through its handcrafted objects

Artisanal objects are at the heart of the contemporary ryokan experience, revealing authentic Japanese hospitality.
18 mins read
15 Views
04Sep
A beautifully crafted bamboo bento box, showcasing intricate Yotsume-ami weaving patterns, placed on a light wooden table in a contemporary Japanese kitchen with soft daylight.
Art, Craft, Food

The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving

Traditional bamboo Bento-bako are meal containers celebrated for their lightness and natural breathability. Products of
17 mins read
29 Views
03Sep
An Irori, a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, radiating a warm glow, with a Jizai-kagi suspended above, set within the interior of an old Minka farmhouse.
Craft, Culture, Food

The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes

In traditional Minka, the Irori was a hearth embedded in the wooden floor, serving as
16 mins read
44 Views
03Sep
A traditional Japanese donabe pot, filled with bubbling food, sits centrally on a rustic wooden stove in a cozy, warm-lit Japanese home kitchen.
Craft, Culture, Food

The Donabe clay pot: Japan’s secret to slow cooking

The Donabe, a Japanese earthenware pot, transforms slow cooking into a rich, flavorful experience. Crafted
17 mins read
53 Views
01Sep
A traditional ceramic suribachi mortar with intricate radial grooves, holding a smooth wooden surikogi pestle, resting on an aged wooden counter in a soft, diffused light.
Craft, Culture, Food

Suribachi and Surikogi: The grooved ceramic mortar and wooden pestle

The Suribachi (ceramic mortar) and Surikogi (wooden pestle) are fundamental tools in Japanese cuisine, central
16 mins read
83 Views
31Aug
A ceramic yunomi cup filled with steaming amazake, placed on a dark wooden table beside a small pile of kōji-mai rice grains, illuminated by soft morning light.
Craft, Culture, Food

Preparing Amazake, the warm, fermented drink that boosts health

Amazake, a traditional Japanese beverage, is renowned for its sweetness and restorative properties. It’s made
18 mins read
49 Views
27Aug
A meticulously arranged traditional Japanese Kyūsu and a rustic Yunomi on a polished wooden tray, bathed in soft morning light within a minimalist tatami room, symbolizing mindful domesticity.
Craft, Culture, Food

Seikatsu and the culture of everyday objects in Japanese domestic routine

Seikatsu, the organization of daily life in Japan, is revealed through the meticulous selection of
20 mins read
49 Views
21Aug
A freshly made onigiri, triangularly shaped, with a visible piece of grilled salmon (sake) peeking out, resting on a small, smooth bamboo mat alongside scattered rice grains.
Culture, Food

Kome Rice, the Culture of Sake (Salmon), and the Birth of Onigiri

Kome, Japan’s sacred and essential rice, finds its most iconic embodiment in Onigiri, the hand-molded
17 mins read
58 Views
20Aug
A traditional Japanese Kyūsu teapot with its distinctive side handle, perfectly placed on a simple wooden tray, surrounded by delicate ceramic tea cups on a tatami mat, illuminated by soft natural light filtering through a shoji screen.
Craft, Culture, Food

The Kyūsu teapot and tea culture in everyday Japanese life

The Kyūsu, the traditional Japanese teapot with a side handle, symbolizes Seikatsu (the material care
18 mins read
69 Views
16Aug
A vibrant red Torii gate standing prominently at the entrance of a traditional Shinto shrine path, with a close-up detail of an open Goshuincho album showing calligraphic seals and a small Ofuda amulet placed near its base, bathed in soft, natural light.
Craft, Culture, Places

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13Aug
A beautifully lacquered bento-bako, intricately wrapped in a patterned furoshiki cloth, rests on a polished wooden table in a serene Japanese interior.
Craft, Culture, Food

How Urushi, Bento-bako, and Furoshiki are Redefining Everyday Sustainability in Japan

Japan is rediscovering everyday sustainability through traditional objects that reinvent the concept of reuse. Furoshiki,
18 mins read
81 Views
09Aug
A pyramid of perfectly round white Tsukimi dango on a traditional lacquer tray, illuminated by soft moonlight streaming through a shoji screen, with pampas grass beside it.
Culture, Food, Nature

Tsukimi Dango: The history and ritual of moon dumplings in autumn tradition

Tsukimi Dango, the traditional Japanese ‘moon dumplings’, embodies the culinary heart of Tsukimi, the autumn
18 mins read
89 Views
05Aug
An assortment of meticulously wrapped onigiri arranged on a counter next to a vibrant konbini storefront and a modern vending machine, under soft, inviting light.
Culture, Food, Tech

Onigiri, Konbini, and vending machines: how travel food industrialized in Japan

The Onigiri, a traditional rice ball, has evolved over centuries from a simple travel food
17 mins read
81 Views
30Jul
An elegantly presented Ekiben box, open to reveal colorful local delicacies, sits on a small tray table inside a modern Shinkansen carriage, next to a packaged convenience store snack, with a blurred view of a Japanese landscape passing outside the window.
Culture, Food, Trends

Ekiben and Konbini: How food onboard the Shinkansen is changing

The Shinkansen, a train synonymous with speed, has created a unique culinary culture where Ekiben,
19 mins read
107 Views
18Jul
A tall glass pitcher filled with golden mugi-cha (barley tea) and ice, prominently placed on a light wooden table inside a sunlit traditional Japanese home, conveying refreshing coolness.
Culture, Food

Mugi-cha: the fresh taste of barley tea in summer

Mugi-cha, roasted barley tea, is a summer elixir embodying the well-being (kenko) and harmony (chowa)
16 mins read
105 Views
10Jul
A glass of cold ryokucha with condensation, in a Japanese young boy room, who is playing videogame with friends in a softly lit evening room. The tea is in foreground, the boys are in the background with a bit of bokeh
Culture, Food

Ryokucha: the freshness of green tea on Japanese summer evenings

Ryokucha, Japanese green tea, transforms into a restorative evening ritual during warm summer nights. This
16 mins read
133 Views
08Jul
A traditional Japanese chabudai table made of light wood, centrally placed on a tatami mat in a warm, inviting room. On the table are a ceramic teapot, two small ryokucha cups, and a book, suggesting a calm, shared family moment.
Craft, Culture, Food

Chabudai: The low table that brings Japanese families together

The chabudai (ちゃぶ台), a low table that embodies the beating heart of the Japanese home,
15 mins read
156 Views
30Jun
A meticulously arranged unagi donburi, featuring a glossy grilled eel fillet over white rice in a ceramic bowl, bathed in soft, natural light, symbolizing a traditional Japanese summer meal.
Culture, Food

The Unagi Donburi: Tradition and vigor on Doyo no Ushi no Hi

Unagi Donburi is an iconic Japanese dish, especially celebrated during Doyo no Ushi no Hi,
17 mins read
129 Views
29Jun
A traditional Japanese Shinto shrine gate (torii) standing at the entrance of a tranquil summer garden, bathed in soft sunlight, leading to a serene main hall.
Culture, Nature, Places

Jinja: An Oasis of Quiet and Summer Rituals in the Japanese Community

During summer, the jinja, a Shinto shrine, transforms into a calm oasis for the Japanese
18 mins read
133 Views
27Jun
A clear bowl of dashi broth, with delicate kombu seaweed and thin katsuobushi flakes floating, set on a simple light wooden surface. On the table well visible but randomly displayed all the ingredients needed to make dash broth from scratch.
Culture, Food

Dashi: The Umami Heart of Japanese Summer Cuisine

Dashi, the foundational broth of Japanese cuisine, is the invisible ingredient that defines the profound
14 mins read
134 Views
26Jun
A meticulously arranged collection of various dried Kampo herbs and roots on a light wooden surface, beside a small ceramic tea bowl and traditional measuring tools.
Culture, Food

Herbs and Flavors: Kampo and Kenshoku for a Balanced Summer

The millennia-old wisdom of Kampo, traditional Japanese medicine, and Kenshoku, the holistic approach to healthy
16 mins read
92 Views
21Jun
A traditional Japanese Raku tea bowl filled with iced green tea, resting on a polished wooden surface, illuminated by soft sunlight filtering through a window.
Craft, Culture, Food

The Silent Echo of Thirst: A Sip of Raku and Summer Serenity

The Raku bowl, with its irregular and porous surface, retains cold uniquely, altering the perception
16 mins read
128 Views
20Jun
A beautifully illuminated kamidana shrine within a traditional Japanese home interior, featuring precisely arranged small ritual offerings under soft evening light.
Culture, Food

Yugata at the Kamidana: The Evening Ritual that Protects the Home

The daily ritual of yugata (twilight) takes place before the kamidana, the household shrine. This
18 mins read
191 Views
02Jul
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Art, Places, Trends

The 18 most visually breathtaking Matsuri Festivals in Japan

INTRODUCTION There is a face of Japan that reveals itself only a few days a
24 mins read
690 Views
01Jul
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Art, Places, Trends

Japan’s wildest Festivals: 16 totally insane Matsuri events

INTRODUCTION In Japan, the sacred and the absurd sometimes walk hand in hand. It happens
21 mins read
942 Views
30Jun
Japanese Matsuri sketch pencil manga style sugoi
Art, Places, Trends

17 Matsuri Festivals you must see in Japan (the Famous once)

INTRODUCTION Every summer, thousands of lanterns light up in unison. Drums begin to beat, streets
20 mins read
1472 Views
26Jun
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Food, Places, Trends

Japan’s Matsuri festivals: ancient rituals, wild celebration

PROLOGUE: A TYPICAL DAY AT A MATSURI. INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE It’s late afternoon when you
10 mins read
1369 Views
08Jan
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Places, Tech, Trends

Woven City: Toyota’s Bold Vision for the Future of Living

5 mins read
1375 Views
20Dec
a japanese guy flipping dorayaki over a stove
Food, Style, Trends

Japanese Dorayaki: traditional sweet or iconic POP Star?

1. A JAPANESE SWEET? THE JAPANESE SWEET! If you’ve ever traveled to Japan or even
7 mins read
840 Views
18Oct
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Food, Places, Trends

Autumn in Japan: the underrated charm of Momijigari

6 mins read
1001 Views
27Jan
Freshly cooked Taiyaki cooling down
Food, Craft, Trends

Top 3(+1) TAIYAKI Pans to buy online in 2026 | Guide Reviews

Discover Guides and Reviews of the best TAIYAKI cooking PANS. What are these fish-shaped Japanese
12 mins read
7761 Views
27Jan
"Delightful display of freshly baked Japanese taiyaki snacks on a bamboo tray, adding a touch of charm to this iconic street food experience."
Food, Trends

10 Mouthwatering reasons to try TAIYAKI Japanese fish pastry

Unlock the delicious world of Japanese TAIYAKI street food - Here's why you should try
9 mins read
2302 Views
25Jan
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Food, Trends

How to quick Make tasty authentic Japanese TAIYAKI at Home

🐟 Taiyaki Perfection: Pro Techniques and Delicious Recipes for Making the Perfect Japanese Taiyaki, the
14 mins read
3353 Views
19Jul
BJT IZAKAYA - Izakaya Restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo (JApan)
Food, Places, Trends

The Social Power of IZAKAYA, the Japanese style Pub

🍜 Comfort food. Refreshing drinks. Informal places for after-work drinking. The best Japanese style pubs!
9 mins read
2458 Views
20Jun
BJT - Japanese Food - Tamagoyaki with daikon
Food, Trends

How to COOK Japanese TAMAGOYAKI at home like Tokyo chefs

🔥 FROM ZERO to TAMAGOYAKI SENSEI - Wanna know how skilled Tamagoyaki makers work? Check
8 mins read
2147 Views
18Jun
BJT - Japanese Food - Tamagoyaki master at Tsukiji fish market
Craft, Food, Trends

TOP 3 TAMAGOYAKI PANS to buy online in 2026 + Reviews

💯 Only the best Makiyakinabe: Japanese omelette TAMAGOYAKI PAN / POTS (easy to buy online)
12 mins read
3073 Views
20Jul
Craft, Food, Trends

TOP 3 Japanese Soy Sauce (Shōyu) to buy online in 2026

With Billions of uses, Soy Sauce is really a powerful ingredient. Whether Shōyu is used
11 mins read
2764 Views
08Feb
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Food, Trends

6 Secrets to make Takoyaki like in Japan

We're finally revealing 6 insanely useful tricks and tips, to boost your Takoyaki making skill
5 mins read
2276 Views
29Jan
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Food, Craft, Trends

Top 5 Takoyaki Pans to buy online in 2026 | Guide + Reviews

Ready to discover guides and reviews of the best takoyaki cooking pans? Let’s understand first what
10 mins read
4847 Views
22Jan
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Food, Places, Style

Who really invented Takoyaki?

Time has come! We're finally about to unveil the mysterious story of the iconic Japanese
5 mins read
2173 Views

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A traditional Magewappa bento box, crafted from light wood, sits open on a modern wooden counter, filled with a colorful, freshly prepared Japanese meal, casting a soft shadow.

The curious Japanese concept of a bento box that breathes

A large taiko drum with intricate ropes centered on a wooden stage, flanked by subtle elements hinting at Shinto offerings on one side and Buddhist liturgical items on the other.

One drum, diverse roles: taiko in Kagura and Buddhism

Flakes of katsuobushi piled beside a block of dried bonito, next to a steaming bowl of ramen, on a rustic wooden table.

Katsuobushi: the soul of perfect dashi for authentic Japanese ramen

A carefully arranged collection of traditional Japanese craft objects, including pottery, lacquered trays, and woven textiles, displayed on a low table in a serene ryokan room, embodying refined hospitality.

Experiencing a ryokan through its handcrafted objects

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