Hello I'm Aiko. Today, I would like to write about a pottery experience with my daughter. There are many interesting historical sites,...

*Mon of Royal Family Hello, this is Yoriko. Today I would like to talk about Kamon/mon (Family Crest). Mons in their infinite variety...

Hi everyone! Thanks for coming to our blog. Contents 1.What is yatsuhashi? 2.The history of Yatsuhashi 3.My recommendation 1.What is...

Tofu and Japanese Cuisines Tofu is made of curdled soy milk, fresh water and a coagulant called “nigari”, and pressed into block shapes....

You may hear the word “Kyo-yasai” while you are traveling in Kyoto. Do you know what it is? “Kyo-yasai” are the varieties of vegetables...

Hello. This is Yoriko. The Japanese Garden is one of my favorite aspects of Japanese culture. There are still a lot for me to learn as...

Hi everyone! Thanks for coming to our blog. Now I have a 1 year old daughter, so today I’ll introduce 3 good cafes I’ve ever been to with...

Japanese green tea and matcha has become popular all around the world nowadays. Today, I would like to write about the history and other...

Hello, I’m Aiko. Today I would like to write about Kyoto’s famous Kiyomizu pottery(Kiyomizu-yaki). Kiyomizu pottery started to be...

*A maiko dancing for the guests Hello, this is Yoriko. I am sure you have heard of the word Geisha before. According to Oxford...

Hi everyone! Thanks for coming to our blog. Now I have a 1 year old daughter, so today I’ll introduce 3 good restaurants I’ve ever been...

When you read the title, you might have thought “What is Yokan?” Yokan is a traditional Japanese confection which is a sweet bean jelly....

Hello. This is Yoriko. One of my hobbies is Mountain-climbing. Almost every weekend I spend my time climbing mountains around the Kansai...

Hi everyone! Today, we’re going to introduce “Ichihara-heibei chopsticks shop” Ichihara-heibei chopsticks shop is located in the Shijo...

This lovely couple is the third generation of Nishidaya, Mr.Yasunori Tsujimura and his wife, Kaoru-san. Today, I would like to write...

Today, I’d like to introduce my favorite pickle shop, Nishidaya. Nishidaya is located in the Imakumano area, about a 15-minute walk from...

Hi everyone!! As we posted on our Instagram, we went to Food Implements TAKEGAMI to learn how to sharpen our kitchen knives. It is...

Hello, I am Yoriko. I raised 2 children in the US for over 15 years, and am still raising them here in Japan. By now, I am basically a...

Hi everyone! Thanks for coming to our website. Since the weather is very comfortable these days, I often go on a picnic with my daughter....

Hello! I'm Aiko. Today I'd like to introduce bamboo shoots(baby bamboos) from my area which have been in season since the end of March. I...