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Red Shiso Juice Recipe — A Japanese Summer Tradition

Posted by Yoshi Kai on 6th Aug 2025

When I recall the summers of my childhood, one of the most vivid memories is my mother in our kitchen, preparing red sh … read more

Posted by Yoshi Kai on 21st May 2025

In our office, we keep a quiet tradition we call “small world.” It’s a hand-arranged, ever-changing c … read more

Posted by Yukiko Kisaki on 1st Jun 2023

In the heart of Okinawa, a tropical island in Japan renowned for its beauty and vibrant culture, there resides a cheris … read more

Posted by Yoshi Kai on 24th Aug 2019

Serving Size: 1 portion Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Zaru soba is Japanese … read more

Posted by Yukiko Kisaki on 14th Aug 2019

Mid-August in Japan is the time for Bon Odori street dances during Obon, Festival of the Dead. Obon lasts for three day … read more