Initially founded as a kimono retail store in 1858 by Chubei Ito, the company later known in English as Itochu…
Sakura and the Hanami tradition
Hanami (lit. “flower viewing”) is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, “flower” in this case almost…
Delicatessen 2; Kansai Cuisine, Sushi
Some basics Japanese manners: – Before you start to eat don’t forget to say “itadakimasu” – When you eat “noodles”…
Industrialization
When we see post about Japan, we always see the same scenery. Like temples in Kyoto, or skyscraper in Tokyo,…