Love Live is a project name which was jointly planned by a production company, publisher and music company. In this anime, schoolgirls form a music group Read More…

“Shaun the Sheep” is a short anime produced by Aardman Animations of England. Shaun is a young male sheep in the sheep ranch and a leader full of Read More…

Previously, we had shown how to make a few osechi dishes. The good thing about home cooking is that you can season the dishes to your liking. An important aspect Read More…

In the previous article, I introduced the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the World Heritage-designated popular tourist spot in Kyoto. Here, I would like to bring you to Read More…

In typical Japanese suspense TV dramas, criminals being chased by detectives, somehow very often end up on a sheer cliff top and confess their crimes. Read More…

The most representative food eaten during New Year’s celebrations in Japan is “Osechi” dishes. They are sold and offered in various places from restaurants, Read More…

Do you know a Japanese expression, “Jump off the stage of Kiyomizu (Kiyomizu no butai kara tobioriru)”?
The expression is commonly used Read More…

“Ah, tranquility! Penetrating the very rock, a cicada’s voice”

This is one of the many masterpieces left by Basho Matsuo Read More…

Last time we suggested preparing Japanese teacups or “yunomi” to use with your tea. This time, we are actually going to try brewing tea.

Just knowing some simple methods, Read More…

In Japan, people have enjoyed drinking tea from long ago.

When we mention traditional tea, many of you may picture the matcha green tea used in Read More…