April 2022
ゴールデンウイーク: What Is Golden Week In Japan?
Have you ever heard of the Japanese "Golden Week"? It's considered the longest period of vacation in the country of the rising sun! Let's explore together what it is about in detail! How Long Is Japan's Golden Week? Golden Week (in Japanese: ゴールデンウイーク・Gōruden weeku) is a collection of four National holidays within seven days. These […]
What You Don’t Know About Ramen
Ramen (ラーメン ) is one of the most famous and important dishes in Japanese cuisine. It consists of wheat noodles served in a pork bone, chicken, or fish-based broth. Sliced roast pork (チャーシュー/chāshū), nori (seaweed), boiled egg, and negi (scallion) are added to the soup. A complete and nutritious Japanese dish. Continue to read this […]
What Is The Meaning Of the Cherry Blossom in Japan?
If you ever traveled to Japan (but even if you didn’t) you surely noticed that there are many cherry blossom trees everywhere. Surrounding lakes and rivers, beautifully aligned in the streets, in parks… Also, postcards do always include famous places with cherry blossoms in them. But why is cherry blossom so important in Japan? Keep […]