Japanese Culture
Hanami – praise of cherry blossoms
It is nearly cherry blossom season in Japan. Normally the peak time for blossom is from the end of March to the beginning of April in Tokyo, depending on the...
Hanami – praise of cherry blossoms
It is nearly cherry blossom season in Japan. Normally the peak time for blossom is from the end of March to the beginning of April in Tokyo, depending on the...
Tea with Samurai
I am a big fan of matcha tea and have been practicing the Japanese tea ceremony for over 25 years. I teach the Japanese tea ceremony in my tearoom in...
Tea with Samurai
I am a big fan of matcha tea and have been practicing the Japanese tea ceremony for over 25 years. I teach the Japanese tea ceremony in my tearoom in...
Yukitsuri ( Hanging snow)
You might be enjoying a skiing holiday right now. I have heard that is has been snowing a lot in Japan this winter. The snow is so pretty, and it’s...
Yukitsuri ( Hanging snow)
You might be enjoying a skiing holiday right now. I have heard that is has been snowing a lot in Japan this winter. The snow is so pretty, and it’s...
New Year, New Healthy lifestyle
Happy New Year 2022!I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and new year.I thought a lot about my wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle during my holiday break. I love...
New Year, New Healthy lifestyle
Happy New Year 2022!I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and new year.I thought a lot about my wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle during my holiday break. I love...
Searching for Sakura
Spring is now here, and with spring comes Sakura. You’ve probably noticed the beautiful blossom beginning to fill trees, and petals scattered across the pavement.
Searching for Sakura
Spring is now here, and with spring comes Sakura. You’ve probably noticed the beautiful blossom beginning to fill trees, and petals scattered across the pavement.
A New Start for a New Year
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a peaceful Christmas and a wonderful New Year! New Year is a particularly special time in Japan, where I come from. There, everyone goes...
A New Start for a New Year
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a peaceful Christmas and a wonderful New Year! New Year is a particularly special time in Japan, where I come from. There, everyone goes...